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ROM  its  starting-point  at  the  Grand  Cen- 
tral Station,  in  the  heart  of  New  York  Citv, 
to  its  terminus  at  Chatham,  127  miles 
away,  the  Harlem  Railroad  is  one  of  the 
most  attractive  railroads  in  America.  Pict- 
uresque mountains  of  unbroken  rugged- 
ness,  sweeping  valleys  fragrant  with  the 
blossom  and  the  vine,  grand  old  forests 
with  weird  glens,  and  brooks  thronged  with  the  rarest  of  the 
finny  tribe,  all  combine  to  charm  the  tourist  and  wean- 
denizen  of  the  city  who  loves  and  longs  for  a  season  of 
genuine  rest  and  recreation. 

The  Grand  Central  Station  is  on  Fortv-second  Street,  fac- 
ing  Fourth  Avenue.  In  a  recent  address  on  the  subject  of 
rapid  transit  for  New  York  City,  ex-Mayor  Hewitt  stated 
truthfully  that  the  Grand  Central  Station  is  and  must  remain 
the  pivotal  point  for  the  distribution  of  passengers  to  and  from 
the  attractive  annexed  districts.  The  Grand  Central  Station 
is  an  immense  structure,  and  is  regarded  by  strangers  as  one 
of  the  sights  of  New  York.    It  is  696  feet  long,  and  with  the 


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annex  now  presents  a  frontage  on  Forty-second  Street  of  370 
feet.  The  tracks  in  and  about  the  Grand  Central  Station  are 
controlled  by  the*  Saxby  &  Farmer  system  of  interlocking 
switches — the  most  perfect  yet  invented.  An  English  inven- 
tion, known  as  the  Sykes  system  of  block  signals,  affords  as 
nearly  absolute  freedom  from  accidents  as  human  ingenuity 
has  yet  devised. 

The  four  miles  of  road  intervening  between  the  Grand 
Central  Station  and  the  Harlem  River  are  a  triumph  of  genius, 
and  an  enduring  monument  to  the  most  wonderful  engineer- 
ing skill  of  modern  times. 

As  wre  glide  along — now  under,  now  over — this  renowned 
structure,  there  is  something  novel  and  pleasing  in  the  con- 
sciousness that  we  are  riding  over  a  road-bed  that  cost  nearly 
two  million  dollars  a  mile,  while  the  fares  average  lower  than 
on  any  other  railroad  in  the  world.  From  the  substantial 
iron  bridge  which  spans  the  Harlem  River,  and  forms  a  con- 
necting link  between  Manhattan  Island  and  the  mainland,  a 
remarkable  scene  is  presented,  especially  in  the  summer 
months  ;  a  scene  combining  so  much,  on  land  and  water, 
that  is  inspiriting  and  lovely,  one  never  wearies  of  it,  though 
it  be  looked  upon  day  after  day.  There  are,  indeed,  few 
places  in  the  world  where  the  eye  can  so  quickly  take  in  a 
scene  so  animated,  so  varied  in  beauty,  extending  on  one 
hand  to  the  islands  in  the  East  River,  with  their  great  institu- 
tions of  charity  and  reform,  and  on  the  other  hand,  to  Wash- 
ington Heights  on  the  Hudson,  and  High  Bridge,  with  its 
graceful  outlines  and  lofty  tower.  In  a  few  moments  after 
crossing  the  Harlem  River,  we  are  at 

138th  Street  Station,  a  point  deserving  of  something 
more  than  a  passing  notice.  The  centre  of  population  of  the 
metropolis  has  moved  northward  so  rapidly  during  recent 


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years  as  to  have  already  created  a  need  for  improved  train 
service  and  station  accommodations  up  town.  Realizing  the 
present  need,  and  undoubted  requirements  in  the.  near  future, 
a  new  and  commodious  station  has  been  built  at  138th  Street, 
that  in  architectural  beauty  and  utility  of  design  is  an  orna- 
ment to  the  upper  part  of  the  city,  and  a  great  convenience  to 
the  public. 

The  principal  trains  of  the  Harlem  and  the  New  York 
Central  &  Hudson  River  Railroads  stop  at  this  station.  On 


138TH  STREET  STATION. 


the  ridge  to  the  west  of  the  station,  commanding  extensive 
views  both  east  and  west,  are  several  handsome  avenues,  dotted 
with  attractive  homes,  some  of  them  classed  among  the  finest 
in  the  city.  The  ground  near  the  river  is  occupied  by  numer- 
ous manufactories  and  other  business  industries,  some  of 
which  have  a  national  reputation.  The  Fourth  and  Madison 
Avenue  cars  run  direct  to  the  new  station  at  138th  Street, 
which  can  also  be  reached  by  the  Third  Avenue  line  and 
connections. 

Extensive  improvements  affecting  the  entire  line  north  ot 
the  Harlem  River,  within  the  city  limits — a  distance  of  seven 


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miles — are  now  in  progress,  and  will  be  rapidly  pushed  to 
completion.  This  is  an  undertaking  of  much  importance,  and 
contemplates  the  lowering  of  the  surface  of  the  present  road- 
bed below  the  street  level  and  carrying  the  streets  over  the 
track,  thus  avoiding  grade  crossings.  The  road-bed  will  con- 
tain four  tracks,  laid  with  heavy  steel  rails  upon  standard  ties 
and  eighteen  inches  of  broken  stone  ballast.  The  two  central 
tracks  will  be  for  the  exclusive  use  of  through  express  trains, 
and  the  two  outer  tracks  will  accommodate  the  local  or  rapid 
transit  trains.  The  track  will  be  depressed  an  average  of  eight 
feet  below  its  former  level,  the  grade  of  the  adjoining  streets 
being  raised  eight  to  fourteen  feet.  The  excavation  is  to  be 
lined  with  cut  stone  masonry  walls.  Twenty-one  of  the  city 
streets  which  now  cross  the  present  track  at  grade  will  be  car- 
ried over  the  four  tracks  by  iron  bridges,  of  the  full  width  of 
the  roadwrays  and  sidewalks,  and  five  of  the  present  station 
buildings  will  be  replaced  by  handsome  iron  structures  of 
much  architectural  beauty,  to  be  built  over  the  track,  on  the 
same  level  and  in  connection  with  the  adjacent  bridges,  which 
form  the  approaches  to  these  stations.  The  length  of  the  new 
station  buildings  will  be  sixty-nine  feet  across  the  track,  the 
width  twenty-six  feet.  Each  will  accommodate  a  ticket  office, 
waiting  rooms,  ladies'  retiring  room's,  two  baggage  lifts  for 
handling  baggage,  and  two  stairways  descending  to  the  plat- 
forms, at  the  tracks,  on  either  side,  for  "up"  and  "down" 
trains.  The  platforms  will  be  500  feet  in  length  and  ten  feet 
wide.  The  estimated  cost  of  these  improvements  is  in  the 
neighborhood  of  $2,000,000,  while  the  benefit  conferred 
upon  residents  along  the  line  is  practically  inestimable. 

Continuing  on  our  way,  we  pass  through  Mott  Haven, 
Melrose,  Morrisania  (where  Rodman  Drake  lies  buried), 
Tremont,  Fordham,  with  its  St.  Mary's  Church,  Jesuit  College 


THE   HARLEM  RAILROAD 


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and  famous  race-course  ;  Bedford  Park,  a  beautiful  and  rap- 
idly growing  place ;  Williamsbridge,  and  Woodlawn,  famed 
for  its  handsome  cemetery.  Thirteen  miles  from  New  York 
we  come  to 

Mount  Vernon,  a  delightful  suburban  town,  with  a  pop- 
ulation of  about  8000,  and  possessing  many  attractions  for 
permanent  residence  as  well  as  for  summer  homes,  convenient 
to  the  city.  Passing  through  Bronxville,  Tuckahoe,  Scars- 
tale  and  Hartsdale,  we  come  to 

White  Plains,  the  capital  of  Westchester  County,  twenty- 
two  miles  from  New  York,  and  one  of  the  finest  towns  on  the 
road.  The  history  of  White  Plains  antedates  the  Revolution, 
and  is  full  of  interest.  In  1683,  more  than  two  centuries  ago, 
English  settlers  from  Greenwich,  Conn.,  purchased  from  the 
Indians  a  tract  of  ground  called  Quaroppas,  or,  as  they  named 
it,  ''The  White  Plains."  The  title  was  disputed,  however,  . 
and  the  dispute  operated  to  prevent  a  settlement  of  the  Plains 
until  about  1720.  In  1721  certain  persons  living  in  what  we 
now  call  White  Plains  obtained  for  themselves  a  grant  from 
the  British  Government  of  4435  acres,  and  divided  the  land. 
Among  the  owners  we  find  the  well-known  town  names  of 
Underhill,  Hatfield,  Horton  and  Brown. 

On  the  28th  of  October,  1776,  the  battle  of  White  Plains 
was  fought,  the  principal  and  decisive  part  of  the  engagement 
being  at  Chatterton  Hill,  a  little  to  the  west  of  the  railroad  and 
across  the  Bronx  River.  Washington,  who  was  personally  in 
command,  made  his  headquarters  just  north  of  the  town, 
about  one  mile  from  the  railroad  station.  The  principal  street 
is  about  a  mile  long,  very  wide,  and,  being  thickly  shaded, 
forms  an  attractive  feature  of  the  town.  It  was  given  to  the 
village  by  George  the  Third.  WThite  Plains  is  especially  dis- 
tinguished for  its  healthfulness.    This  fact,  with  its  accessibility 


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makes  it  very  desirable  to  many  persons  for  summer  homes. 
New  water  works  were  completed  during  the  past  season,  and 
the  village  is  now  favored  with  as  good  a  system  of  water  sup- 
ply as  can  be  found  anywhere.  About  six  miles  distant,  on 
the  Sound  shore,  are  Hawthorn  Beach,  Rye  Beach,  Milton 
Point,  and  other  attractive  resorts  that  afford  excellent  fishing 
and  bathing.  All  of  these  points  are  reached  by  one  or  an- 
other of  the  beautiful  drives  for  which  Westchester  County  is 
noted.  Leaving  White  Plains,  we  pass  through  Kensico, 
Unionville,  Pleasantville,  each  the  centre  of  an  exceedingly 
attractive  country,  and  thirty-three  miles  from  New  York 
arrive  at 

Chappaqua,  where  Horace  Greeley  lived,  and  learned 
what  he  knew  about  farming.  Unique  and  aboriginal  as  the 
name  is,  there  are  many  who  think  the  place  should  have  been 
named  Pleasant  Valley,  for  surrounding  hills  never  bosomed  a 
pleasanter.  So  thoroughly  was  it  drained  by  the  late  Mr. 
Greeley — who  spent  the  happiest  hours  of  his  life  upon  its 
meadows  and  hillsides — malarial  diseases  never  invade  its 
quiet  dwellings.  The  little  hamlet  embraces  the  unpreten- 
tious, but  tasteful,  house  that  was  Mr.  Greeley's  home,  and 
the  forest,  where  for  more  than  twenty  years  his  axe  taught  the 
sapling  to  mature  into  the  well-shaped  and  graceful  tree,  is  still 
the  resort  of  the  meditative  and  the  gay.  Dotting  the  hillsides 
are  many  sightly  and  comfortable  homes  which  invite  the 
weary  denizen  of  the  great  city  to  spend,  at  reasonable  cost, 
the  summer  hours  which  custom  permits  him  to  withdraw 
from  the  counting-room  or  workshop. 

The  Chappaqua  Mountain  Institute,  known  as  the  "seat 
of  Quaker  learning, "  is  situated  here,  and  its  ample  grounds 
and  buildings  are  thrown  open  during  the  summer  vacation  to 
guests  who  may  wish  to  occupy  its  comfortable  and  airy 


rooms.  Here,  too,  is  the 
old  Quaker  Church,  once 
occupied  by  sick  and 
wounded  soldiers  of  the 
Revolution,  and  on  the 
surrounding  slopes  lie  the 
bones  of  many  a  hero 
who  fought  and  died  for 
liberty.  Resuming  our 
journey,  an  entertaining 
ride  of  about  four  miles 
brings  us  to 

Mount  Kisco,  an  in- 
teresting and  thriving 
place  of  about  1500  pop- 
ulation, thirty-seven  miles 
from  New  York.  Like 
most  of  the  towns  in 
Westchester  and  other 
counties  lying  on  the  east 
bank  of  the  Hudson, 
Mount  Kisco  is  favored 
with  charming  drives, 
freshened  by  fra- 
(j  grant  groves  and 
rippling  rills,  af- 
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various  glimpses 
of  a  landscape  charming  in 
the  extreme.  Situated 
at  a  considerable  altitude 
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Kisco  enjoys  a  pure,  brisk  air,  and  rarely  beautiful  natural 
environments.  Like  a  jewel  in  its  setting  the  village  nestles 
amid  wooded  hills,  charming  valleys  and  limpid  streams, 
surrounded  on  all  sides  by  an  ever-changing  and  increasingly 
fascinating  landscape.  A  network  of  country  roads,  every- 
where presenting  views  that  charm  the  eye,  spread  in  all 
directions,  affording  a  never-ending  combination  of  drives 
whose  attractiveness  is  not  soon  exhausted.  Sharp  turns 
around  the  bases  of  steep  hills,  now  wending  through  a  deep 
ravine,  then  at  the  very  edge  of  a  precipice,  give  a  variety 
of  views  that  is  really  kaleidoscopic. 

A  short  drive  over  a  picturesque  road,  in  a  northeasterly 
direction,  brings  the  sight-seer  to  Croton  Lake,  a  beautiful 
body  of  pure  drinking  water  for  the  denizens  of  the  great 
metropolis.  Here  is  good  fishing,  and  on  both  sides  excel- 
lent driveways,  while  at  a  little  distance  back  green  hills  pre- 
sent their  irregular  outlines  against  the  sky.  Two  miles 
farther  one  is  brought  face  to  face  with  one  of  the  mightiest 
engineering  feats  in  all  ages — the  new  Croton  Aqueduct — 
which  cannot  fail  to  well  repay  even  repeated  visits.  Just 
west  of  the  village  flows  the  quiet  Kisco,  from  which  the 
place  derives  its  name  (meaning  ' '  still  water"),  and  in  every 
direction  are  streams  of  more  or  less  magnitude,  while  springs 
of  pure,  sparkling  cold  water  are  almost  as  numerous  as 
wells.  At  the  northwestern  limits  of  the  village  looms  up  old 
Kisco  Mountain,  like  a  sentinel  over  the  settlement.  Since 

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its  incorporation,  twelve  years  ago,  a  wise  administration  of 
village  affairs,  backed  by  a  commendable  degree  of  public 
spirit,  has  done  much  for  the  place.  The  churches  are  all  in 
a  thriving,  harmonious  condition,  and  the  pastors  men  of 
ability  and  earnestness  not  usually  found  in  a  village  of  this 
size.     The    Presbyterian,    Methodist   Episcopal,  Catholic, 


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Protestant  Episcopal,  and  Friends  denominations  have  com- 
modious places  of  worship,  all  in  good  repair,  and  not  bur- 
dened with  the  customary  heavy  debts.  The  Union  Free 
School  is  justly  a  matter  of  village  pride,  and  is  rarely  sur- 
passed in  excellence  even  in  towns  much  larger.  The  non- 
res  dent  attendance  at  this  school  is  large,  and  is  steadily 
increasing. 

But  all  these  considerations  of  attractiveness  fade  before 
that  superlatively  important  one — healthfulness.  And  in  this 
respect  Mount  Kisco  again  comes  forward  with  an  extraordi- 
nary and  clean  record  of  carefully  kept  statistics.  During  the 
year  ending  December  31,  1885,  for  instance,  out  of  a  popu- 
lation of  1200  souls  there  were  but  two  deaths  of  persons 
under  twenty-one  years  of  age,  and  they  were  babies  ;  again, 
during  the  past  year,  the  death  rate  to  entire  population  was 
but  one  to  eighty-six,  comparing  most  favorably  and  strikingly 
with  the  New  York  City  mortality  statistics  of  one  to  forty, 
and  proving  Mount  Kisco  to  be  more  than  twice  as  healthy 
as  the  great  metropolis.  After  leaving  Mount  Kisco,  the  next 
application  of  air-brakes  brings  us  to  a  standstill  at 

Bedford,  just  an  even  forty  miles  from  New  York  City. 
Bedford  is  a  beautiful  village  situated  at  the  base  of  a  rocky 
eminence,  in  one  of  the  most  romantic  and  picturesque  parts 
of  Westchester  County.  The  drives  and  rambles  through  and 
along  the  valley  in  which  this  town  is  situated,  and  over  the 
surrounding  slopes  and  hills,  are  of  the  most  charming  to  be 
met  with  in  this  section  of  country. 

Lying  about  one  mile  to  the  northwest  is  Croton  Lake, 
studded  with  green  islands,  and  hemmed  in  with  bold  and 
rocky  shores ;  it  abounds  with  fish  of  the  most  gamy  sort, 
offering  fine  sport  to  the  angler,  its  waters  being  frequented  by 
all  kinds  of  water  fowl,  including  black  and  canvas-back  ducks, 


THE  HARLEM  RAILROAD 


The  natural  drainage  of  this  village  is  perfect.  There  are 
no  miasmatic  swamps  hereabout ;  the  water  is  the  most 
wholesome  to  be  met  with  in  Nature,  and  intermittent  fever  is 
unknown  here.  A  line  of  stages  connects  this  village  with  the 
historic  village  of  the  same  name,  situated  about  four  miles 
distant,  once  a  half-stone  town,  and  destroyed  by  Tarleton  and 
his  rangers  during  the  Revolution.  The  town  is  also  supplied 
with  a  line  of  stores  among  the  best  to  be  met  with  along  the 
entire  road  ;  in  addition,  a  first-class  hotel  and  livery  stable. 
A  large  number  of  the  most  inviting  private  boarding-houses 
for  summer  boarders  are  located  in  this  vicinity  to  meet  the 
demand  of  those  wishing  to  avail  themselves  of  the  advan- 
tages offered  by  this  beautiful  hamlet.  Speeding  on,  we  soon 
come  to  a  stop  at 

Katonah,  a  romantic  village  named  from  an  Indian  chief 
who  originally  owned  all  the  lands  hereabout,  a  large  tract  of 
which  was  secured  by  the  Jay  family,  who  for  generations  past 
have  made  it  their  home.  Katonah  is  forty-two  miles  from 
New  York,  and  is  situated  near  the  boundary  line  between 
Westchester  and  Putnam  Counties.  It  is  noted  for  its  hills 
and  valleys,  pure  water  and  bracing  air.  The  extensive  trav- 
eler will,  now  and  then,  find  a  place  where  those  who  become 
accustomed  to  its  scenery  and  general  surroundings  seldom 
migrate,  and  contentedly  live  on  to  a  good  old  age,  when  the 
homestead  is  handed  down  to  the  next  generation.  Katonah 
is  such  a  place.  A  beautiful  stream  of  clear,  pure  water  runs 
through  the  village,  formed  by  two  branches  of  the  Cross  River 
and  the  Beaver  Dam,  the  former  finding  its  origin  in  Lake 
Waccabuc,  and  the  latter  in  Woodland  Springs.  Both  streams 
abound  in  trout.  The  "whirr"  of  the  partridge,  the  whistle  of 
the  quail,  the  bark  of  the  gray  squirrel,  as  well  as  of  the  thiev- 
ing fox  in  the  poultry-yard,  remind  one  that  it  is  "country," 


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and  all  afford  fine  sport  when  the  'Maw  is  off."  The  town 
is  fully  up  to  its  rural  surroundings,  and  the  enterprise 
of  residents  may  have  carried  it  a  little  beyond.  It  has  two 
fine  churches,  a  village  improvement  society,  composed  of  its 
most  eminent  citizens,  who  have  provided  many  conveniences 
and  luxuries,  including  sidewalks,  shade  trees  and  street  lamps. 
There  is  also  a  commodious  reading-room,  with  an  extensive 
library,  largely  sustained  and  patronized  by  Hon.  John  Jay, 
Hon.  Wm.  H.  Robertson,  and  Hon.  Henry  E.  Pellew.  The 
Railroad  Company  has  set  apart  a  piece  of  ground  along  the 
platform  at  the  station,  which  is  beautifully  laid  out  with 
flowers  during  the  summer.  A  ride  of  two  miles  farther 
brings  us  to 

Golden's  Bridge. — This  quaint  little  place,  forty-four 
miles  from  New  York,  may  very  justly  feel  a  natural  pride  in 
its  surroundings.  About  four  miles  to  the  east  of  the  bridge, 
at  the  terminus  of  a  drive  or  walk  that  presents  a  constant 
succession  of  charming  surprises  in  Nature,  we  find  little 

Lake  Waccabuc,  smiling  back  at  the  sun,  or  timidly 
hiding  its  ripples  in  the  long  shadows  of  high,  overhanging 
foliage.  Like  all  the  lakes  in  this  section,  Lake  Waccabuc  is 
well  stocked  with  the  choicest  variety  of  fish. 

Twenty  years  ago  the  tourist  wishing  to  visit  this  section 
of  Westchester  County  could  not  do  so  in  comfort.  The  lux- 
ury of  comfortably  equipped  cars  was  wanting  after  White 
Plains  was  reached,  and  one  of  the  old-style  four-in-hand 
coaches  was  substituted  for  the  remainder  of  the  trip.  But 
now  things  are  different.  A  short  ride  on  the  Harlem  Rail- 
road to  Golden's  Bridge,  and  a  drive  or  a  walk  of  a  few  miles 
over  the  country  eastward,  brings  him  to  Waccabuc  Lakes.  As 
he  rides  along  he  sees  some  of  the  innumerable  hiding-places 
of  the  cowboys  of  a  hundred  years  ago,  the  "bummers" 


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of  the  Revolution.  A  couple  of  Washington's  headquarters 
are  reached,  and  after  winding  through  a  beautiful  wood  the 
three  lakes  of  Waccabuc  suddenly  lie  beneath  you,  strung 
like  glittering  jewels  on  a  stream  which  is  so  shaded  by 
overhanging  boughs  that  the  sun  never  reaches  its  waters. 
These  lakes  are  located  among  the  hills  for  which  Westchester 
County  is  justly  noted,  and  are  remarkably  picturesque.  The 
city  authorities  of  New  York  have  deepened  the  channels 
which  connect  them,  so  as  to  have  a  free  flow  of  water  into 
the  last  lake,  which  flows  into  the  Croton  River  near  by.  The 
passages  between  the  lakes  are  from  half  a  mile  to  a  mile  in 
length,  through  the  woods,  and  each  lake  is  from  four  to  six 
miles  in  circumference.  Choice  varieties  of  fish  are  plentiful, 
and  the  country  abounds  writh  small  game,  furnishing  ample 
recreation  for  sportsman  and  angler. 

The  country  is  rich  with  stories  of  red-coats  and  Indians, 
and  many  traces  of  the  latter  are  still  to  be  seen.  In  the  centre 
of  the  lake  is  the  little  island  of  Juan  Fernandez,  with  its 
curious  Indian  ovens,  and  a  little  beyond  it  is  the  Cedar 
Grove,  a  small  hill,  beautifully  shaded,  and  almost  surrounded 
by  water — a  spot  deservedly  popular  with  oicnicing  tourists 
as  well  as  rustic  swains  and  sweethearts. 

At  Golden's  Bridge  we  take  the  Lake  Mahopac  branch  of 
the  Harlem  Railroad,  and  ascending  a  grade  of  eighty-five  feet 
to  the  mile  for  seven  miles,  we  reach  one  of  the  most  Eden- 
like spots  on  the  face  of  the  globe — 

Lake  Mahopac. — This  locality  has  long  been  known  as 
a  charming  summer  retreat,  and  the  improved  facilities  now 
furnished  by  the  Harlem  Railroad  for  reaching  it,  the  ample 
accommodations  provided  by  the  excellent  hotels  and  neigh- 
boring farm-houses,  make  it  more  accessible  and  popular  than 
ever  before.    The  lake,  which  has  an  elevation  of  nearly  1000 

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feet  above  the  sea,  although  but  a  few  miles  therefrom, 
covers  an  area  of  700  acres,  interspersed  with  lovely  islets,  and 
abounding  in  such  rare  fish  as  black  bass,  white  and  yellow 
perch,  pickerel,  etc.  Mosquitoes  are  unknown  here,  and 
boating,  which  at  all  times  is  an  attractive  feature  at  Lake 


Thompson's  hotel,  lake  mahopac. 

grand  boulevard,  which  entirely  encircles  the  lake  ;  its  health- 
ful atmosphere,  the  variety  of  pastimes  to  be  enjoyed,  free 
from  any  unpleasant  surroundings,  together  with  the  superior 
accommodations  to  be  obtained  at  reasonable  rates,  make 
Lake  Mahopac  a  place  of  resort  that  has  few  equals.  Lakes 
Waccabuc,  Oscawana  and  Peach,  each  with  its  own  especial 
charm,  are  all  within  easy  driving  distance.  Situated  in  the 
midst  of  so  much  that  is  interesting,  it  is  not  surprising  that 
the  prettiest  little  lake  in  our  State  should  every  summer 


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attract  crowds  of  visitors  from  near  and  far.  Situated  about 
midway  between  Golden's  Bridge  and  Lake  Mahopac,  on  the 
Lake  Mahopac  branch  of  the  Harlem  Railroad,  we  find  the 
quiet  little  hamlet  of 

Somer's  Centre,  whose  every  appearance  bespeaks  com- 
fort, content  and  health.  It  has  an  elevation  of  1000  feet 
above  the  sea,  and  is  entirely  free  from  all  malarial  influences. 
The  surrounding  country  is  mountainous  in  character,  charm- 
ingly clothed  with  verdure,  and  liberally  supplied  with  game, 
both  aerial  and  aquatic,  there  being  four  lakes  (including 
Lake  Mahopac)  within  a  radius  of  three  miles.  The  history 
of  Somer's  Centre  is  full  of  interest,  and  on  every  hand  can 
be  seen  mementos  of  the  Revolutionary  days.  The  oldest 
Methodist  Episcopal  church  in  America  is  situated  here,  and 
has  held  continuous  service  from  Sabbath  to  Sabbath  since 
the  year  1790.  The  drives  about  the  surrounding  country 
are  all  that  can  be  desired,  and  the  accommodations  for  sum- 
mer boarders  are  exceedingly  good  and  liberal.  Returning 
to  Golden's  Bridge,  we  resume  our  journey  on  the  main  line, 
and,  after  passing  through  Purdy's  and  Croton  Falls,  we 
enter  Putnam  County,  and  stop  at 

Brewsters,  a  thriving  village,  fifty-two  miles  from  New 
York,  with  a  population  of  1500.  Connection  is  made  here 
with  the  New  York  &  New  England  Railroad  for  Danbury, 
Waterbury,  Hartford,  YVillimantic,  etc.  The  surrounding 
country  is  rich  in  farms,  iron  mines,  delightful  drives,  lakes 
well  stocked  with  fish,  and  historical  reminiscences.  Among 
the  farms  worthy  of  notice  may  be  mentioned  the  broad  acres 
once  tilled  by  the  late  Daniel  Drew,  now  occupied  by  his 
only  son,  William  H.  Drew ;  the  large  estate  left  by  the  late 
Joshua  Barnum  to  his  son,  Stephen  C.  Barnum  ;  "  Fairview," 
recently  sold  by  John  P.  Kennedy,  President  of  the  Mutual 


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Gas  Light  Company  of  New  York  City,  to  C.  C.  Fitzhugh  ; 
and  * '  Stonehenge, "  the  residence  of  Seth  B.  Howe,  the 
wealthiest  retired  showman  in  the  world.  The  iron  mines  are 
celebrated  for  the  richness  of  the  deposit  and  the  fine  engineer- 
ing displayed  in  mining  and  raising  the  ore.  Scores  of  students 
from  various  colleges  and  mining  schools  visit  the  mines  to 
witness  the  practical  part  of  the  work  and  obtain  specimens. 
They,  as  well  as  other  visitors,  are  cordially  welcomed  by  the 
superintendents  in  charge. 

On  Doansburg  Hill,  east  of  the  village,  may  be  seen  the 
birthplace  of  Chancellor  Kent,  and  a  church  is  still  standing 
on  the  site  that  was  occupied  by  Rev.  Elisha  Kent,  the  Chan- 
cellor's grandfather,  about  1740.  Houses  in  which  the  Minute 
Men  held  meetings  at  the  beginning  of  the  Revolutionary 
War  are  pointed  out,  and  many  near  descendants  of  officers  in 
that  war  are  living  in  the  vicinity.  The  storage  reservoir, 
maintained  for  the  supply  of  Croton  water  to  New  York  City, 
is  a  beautiful  sheet  of  water,  surrounded  by  a  macadamized 
driveway.  Another  reservoir,  known  as  "Sodam  Dam/'  is 
now  being  constructed  one  mile  east  of  the  village.  The  fac- 
tory of  the  New  York  Condensed  Milk  Co.,  on  the  east  branch 
of  the  Croton  River,  receives  the  milk  of  8000  cows,  and  pro- 
duces daily  25,000  pounds  of  "Gail  Borden's  Eagle  Brand 
Condensed  Milk,"  which,  as  is  well  known,  enjoys  a  world- 
wide reputation.  The  drives  about  Brewsters  are  easy  and 
interesting,  and  the  country  around  is  noted  for  its  fine  scenery. 
Resuming  our  way  again,  and  reluctantly  speeding  past  the 
pretty  little  villages  of  Dykeman's,  Towner's  and  Patterson, 
we  enter  Dutchess  County,  and  arrive  at 

Pawling,  a  charming  place  of  about  1200  population, 
sixty-three  miles  from  New  York,  and  especially  fitted  by 
Nature  and  art  for  a  first-class  summer  resort.    Situated  some 


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700  feet  above  the  level  of  the  sea,  the  air  is  remarkably  pure, 
bracing  and  delightful.  The  location  is  certainly  as  healthful 
as  any  in  the  country,  and,  with  the  rapid  transit  of  the  Har- 
lem Railroad,  is  so  near  the  great  metropolis  that  business 
men  may  spend  seven  or  eight  hours  in  the  city  between 
ordinary  breakfast  and  dinner  hours,  and  breathe  an  absolutely 


pure  and  healthy  atmosphere  fourteen  hours  out  of  the  twenty- 
four.  Mosquitoes  and  malaria  are  unknown  here.  Pawling 
is  indebted  to  the  enterprise,  liberality  and  public  spirit  of 
John  B.  Dutcher,  Esq.,  for  one  of  the  handsomest  and  best 
appointed  hotels  to  be  found  anywhere.    In  addition  to  the 


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•  and  artistic  effect,  a  handsomely  improved  park  of  200  acres 
has  been  provided  for  the  pleasure  and  comfort  of  guests 


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and  visitors.  Among  the  varied  attractions  of  the  park  is 
the  beautiful 

Green  Mountain  Lake,  well  stocked  with  bass  and 
other  choice  fish  ;  a  beautiful  ever-green  mountain,  with  both 
walks  and  a  driveway  to  its  summit,  which  commands  a 
delightful  view ;  there  is  a  club  and  boat  house  of  handsome 
design  and  ample  proportions  ;  also,  in  the  park  an  excellent 
half-mile  driving  course,  which  is  maintained  in  good  condi- 
tion during  the  season.  Within  a  few  miles  of  Pawling  there 
are  several  lakes.  The  nearest,  about  half  a  mile  from  the 
hotel,  is  Green  Mountain  Lake,  in  Dutcher  Park.  Whaley 


and  Little  Lakes,  near  by,  are  noted  for  their  excellent  black 
bass,  while  Hammersley's  Lake,  a  beautiful  sheet  of  water 
with  shaded  lawns  encircling  it,  is  especially  popular  with  such 
as  are  romantically  inclined.  From  the  summits  of  Mount 
Tom  and  West  Mountain,  situated  about  a  mile  to  the  west  of 


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Pawling,  a  view  is  presented  of  Catskill  Mountains,  sixty  miles 
away. 

To  the  east  of  the  village — about  three  miles — is  Quaker 
Hill.  Upon  the  summit  is  the  Mizzentop  Hotel,  an  excellent 
house  and  well  kept.    Near  the  summit,  on  the  stairs  of  one 


of  the  old  Quaker  churches,  is  a  spot  of  blood.    It  is  still 
pointed  out,  like  the  blood  of  Rizzio  in  the  Scottish  castle, 
and  the  visitor  is  told  that  a  man  was  killed  here  in  the  Revo- 
lution.   Continuing  our  way,  we  pass  the  little  village  of 
South  Dover,  and  come  to 

Dover  Plains,  an  interesting  town  of  between  700  and 
800  population,  seventy-six  miles  from  New  York.  There  is 
no  more  picturesque  region  within  a  few  hours'  ride  of  New 
York  City,  by  rail,  than  the  hill  country  of  eastern  Dutchess 
County  lying  along  the  borders  of  Connecticut,  and  traversed 
by  the  Harlem  Railroad.    The  two  ranges  of  lofty  uplands 


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known  as  Quaker  Hill  and  Chestnut  Ridge  may  justly  be 
ranked  among  the  most  healthful  localities  in  the  State. 
Chestnut  Ridge  is  about  three  miles  in  length,  north  and 
south,  and  forms  a  part  of  the  water-shed  between  the  Hudson 
and  Housatonic  Rivers.  Its  mean  altitude  is  about  1100  feet 
above  tide-water.  It  is  a  fragment  of  the  Blue  Ridge  branch 
of  the  Appalachian  chain  of  mountains,  which  is  cleft  by  the 
Hudson  at  West  Point,  and,  stretching  away  northeastward, 
includes  the  lofty  Taghkanick  and  Berkshire  Hills  in  Western 
Massachusetts,  and  fraternizes  with  the  Green  Mountains  of 
Vermont  and  White  Mountains  of  New  Hampshire.  1  The 
outlook  from  the  Ridge  in  all  directions  is  magnificent. 
From  one  point  there  is  an  uninterrupted  view  of  the  entire 
Catskill  and  Shawangunk  Mountain  ranges,  west  of  the 
Hudson,  eighty  miles  in  extent,  from  the  Highlands  to  the 
Helderbergh  Hills  in  Albany  County.  The  Ridge  itself  is  one 
of  the  richest  grazing  and  fruit  regions  in  the  State,  nearly 
every  acre  being  tillable  land,  and  its  healthfullness  is  pro- 
verbial. The  summit  of  the  Ridge  is  reached  by  a  picturesque 
highway,  three  miles  from  Dover  Plains  Station.  At  Dover 
Plains  are  the  famous  ''Wells"  and  the  "Old  Stone  Church," 
and  both  will  well  repay  a  visit.  The  small  streams  flowing 
from  the  western  hills  have  worn  deep  ravines,  and  in  several 
places  have  formed  beautiful  cascades.  About  a  mile  south- 
west of  the  village  of  Dover  Plains  a  small  stream  flows  down 
the  mountain  in  a  succession  of  rapids,  three  to  twelve  feet  in 
height,  and  at  the  foot  of  each  fall  smooth,  rounded  holes, 
called  ''The  Wells,"  have  been  worn  in  the  rocks  to  a  con- 
siderable depth.  Above  these,  on  the  mountains,  in  a  wooded 
gorge  with  romantic  and  picturesque  surroundings,  is 

The  Old  Stone  Church. — A  small  stream  of  water, 
after  leaving  a  little  lake  at  the  foot  of  the  slope  of  Plymouth 


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Hill,  glides  in  murmuring  rapids  nearly  every  foot  of  the  way 
until  it  reaches  a  point  in  the  mountains  west  of  Dover  Plains 
village,  whence  it  descends  in  sparkling  cascades  to  the  level 
fields  below.  This  small  stream,  in  its  passage  down  this 
declivity  for  ages,  has  worn  for  itself  a  remarkable  channel 
through  the  rocks.  At  a  point  toward  the  foot  of  the  mount- 
ain it  has  wrought  an  extensive  Cavern,  the  entrance  to  it  at 
the  outlet  of  the  stream  being  in  the  form  of  a  Gothic  Arch. 
The  "Church"  is  illuminated  by  a  skylight  formed  by  a 
fissure  in  the  rocks  above.  This  light  is  pleasantly  reflected 
upon  the  rocky  sides  of  the  church,  and  reveals  a  fallen  rock, 
which,  from  its  position  and  form,  is  called  the  "  Pulpit/' 
Out  of  the  arched  door  the  brook — the  patient  architect  of 
the  church — flows  gently,  and  then  leaps  in  cascades  and 
rapids  to  the  plains  below.  From  the  apex  of  the  roof  the 
cavern  gradually  widens  until,  at  the  base,  the  span  of  the 
arch  is  about  twenty-five  feet.  At  the  farther  extremity  of  the 
church  is  a  beautiful  waterfall,  over  which  a  staircase  leads 
to  extensive  ledges  of  rocks  at  a  height  of  thirty  feet,  forming 
commodious  galleries  overlooking  the  body  of  the  church. 
The  massive  sombre  archway  of  the  stone  church  cave,  the 
pulpit  rock,  the  walls  almost  perfectly  arched,  and  papered 
with  green  moss  and  white  lichen,  the  sound  of  falling  water, 
and  even  the  spray  behind  the  pulpit,  like  the  sprinkling  of 
holy  incense — all  contribute  to  make  it  a  church  of  Nature's 
own  fashioning,  literally  a  little  cathedral  4 'not  made  with 
hands." 

The  Great  Preacher  continues  the  same  old  service  within 
its  shadowed  recesses  that  was  commenced  ages  ago,  and 
which  proceeds  with  the  same  solemn  stateliness,  whether  men 
hear  or  forbear.  Day  and  night,  without  ceasing,  vespers, 
midnight  mass  and  matins  proceed.    The  deep-toned  organ 


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peals  as  if  it  were  the  wind,  and  the  chant  of  the  choir  mingles 
its  silvery  tones  as  musically  as  the  falling  of  water ;  trumpet 
and  cymbal  and  harp  peal  and  fade  and  echo,  and  through 
them  tremble  tones  like  the  far-off  voices  of  young  men  and 
maidens  singing.  At  sunrise,  through  all  the  long  summer 
day,  at  twilight,  at  evening,  and  louder  as  night  deepens,  the 
eternal  service  proceeds,  unwearied  by  the  watchers  of  the  day, 
by  the  changes  of  season,  by  the  lapse  of  years,  or  by  the  pro- 
cession of  centuries.  The  Indian  hushed  and  heard  it ;  the 
white  frontiersman  heard  it ;  and  it  mingles  just  the  same  with 
silence  or  with  the  shriek  of  the  locomotive  as  we  hurry  on  our 
journey,  and  in  a  few  minutes  find  ourselves  at 

Wassaic,  a  cosy  little  town,  eighty-one  miles  from  New 
York,  that  has  surprised  many  tourists,  familiar  with  our  own 
and  foreign  lands,  with  the  imposing  grandeur  and  beauty  of 
its  scenery.  A  more  delightful  spot  is  rarely  found.  There  is 
a  quaintness,  too,  about  the  place,  its  surroundings,  the  numer- 
ous quiet  nooks  and  shady  retreats,  that  is  sure  to  fascinate 
the  tourist,  and  affords  the  summer  resident  continual  enjoy- 
ment. 

A  romantic  little  story  is  associated  with  one  especially 
charming  and  secluded  retreat  near  Wassaic  : 

On  a  hillside,  commanding  a  magnificent  view  of  the  val- 
ley below,  moss-grown  rocks  have  combined  with  closely  inter- 
twining boughs  of  overhanging  trees  to  form  an  apartment  of 
almost  architectural  regularity,  about  eight  feet  square  (with 
one  open  side),  and  with  an  altitude  of  about  the  same  num- 
ber of  feet  to  the  level,  thickly-grown  foliage  above.  Many 
years  ago,  but  whether  it  was  before  or  since  ' c  once  upon  a 
time  "  the  narrator  saith  not,  this  pretty  freak  of  nature  was  the 
favorite  resort  of  a  bright,  merry  little  child,  named  Madge 
—  "Buttercup  and  Daisy  Madge"  she  was  called,  from  her 


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fondness  for  those  flowers.  Day  after  day,  in  the  gentle 
spring-time,  little  Madge  would  wend  her  way  to  her  favorite 
retreat,  gathering  as  she  went  the  flowers  she  loved  best,  and 
would  pass  hours  there  counting  and  arranging  them  to  please 


TAGHKANICK  MOUNTAINS. 


her  fancy.  One  day  little  Madge 
went  as  usual  to  the  secluded 
nook  that  had  so  charmed  her 
life,  and  never  returned  ;  nor 
has  she  ever  been  seen  since. 
But  year  after  year  a  daisy  and  a 
buttercup  are  said  to  spring  up 
and  blossom  side  by  side  in  the 
place  where  Madge  was  last  seen, 
and  the  place  is  known  to  this  day  as  the  "  Madgie  Nook.  '' 
Three  miles  farther  we  come  to 


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29 


Amenia,  a  handsome  and  thriving  place,  eighty-four 
miles  from  New  York,  with  a  population  of  about  1000.  The 
valley  here  widens  into  a  bay  of  rolling  meadow-land,  very 
much  as  the  Hudson  broadens  at  Newburgh  to  one  coming 
up  the  Highlands.  The  Taghkanick  Mountains  extend  along 
the  east  border,  and  the  Highlands  belonging  to  the  Fishkill 
range  extend  through  the  west  part.  No  country  affords  finer 
contrasts  of  mountain,  hill,  ravine,  wood,  and  cultivated 
plain.  All  its  approaches  from  the  west  are  beside  streams, 
through  gorges,  up  and  down  steep  declivities  as  wild  and 
varied  as  those  of  far-famed  Switzerland.  The  contrast  be- 
tween the  fairness  of  a  clear  summer  afternoon  and  a  rugged 
thunder-storm  in  the  night  is  not  greater  than  that  of  the  fair 
fields  of  Lithgow  and  the  stern,  dark  mountains  and  fearful 
ruggedness  of  Deep  Hollow. 

Standing  on  an  eminence,  midway  between  the  east  and 
west  ranges,  and  occupying  one  of  the  finest  points  in  the 
valley,  is  the  Amenia  Seminary,  founded  in  1835.  The  health- 
fulness  of  the  Harlem  Valley  is  well  attested  by  the  fact  tbat 
since  this  seminary  was  founded,  more  than  fifty  years  ago, 
there  has  been  among  all  the  students  but  one  case  of  fatal 
illness. 

Sharon  Street,  in  the  State  of  Connecticut,  is  three  and 
a  half  miles  east  of  Amenia  station,  or  two  and  a  half  miles 
from  Sharon  station.  Many  summer  boarders  are  attracted  to 
this  spot  by  the  rural  loveliness  of  the  place,  the  "  Street " 
being  200  feet  wide  and  about  two  miles  long.  Ranging  along 
either  side  of  this  superb  avenue  are  grand  old  elms,  whose 
leafy  branches  intertwine  o'erhead,  forming  a  natural  arbor  of 
rare  beauty  and  proportions.  Situated  at  an  elevation  of  780 
feet,  it  commands  many  and  beautiful  views  across  to  the 
Berkshire  Hills,  the  intervening  landscape  being  dotted  with 


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thrifty  farms  and  old  residences  erected  more  than  a  hundred 
years  ago,  but  so  well  preserved  that  they  scarcely  show  the 
wear  of  two  decades.  The  drives  in  this  region  are  charming, 
and  in  point  of  healthfulness  and  in  freedom  from  all  that  is 
annoying,  nothing  is  left  to  be  desired.  Passing  through 
Sharon  Station  and  Coleman's,  we  arrive  at 

Millerton,  ninety-two  miles  from  New  York.  Population 
about  iooo.  At  this  point  the  Harlem  Railroad  connects  with 
the  HaTtford  &  Connecticut  Western  and  the  Newburgh, 
Dutchess  &  Connecticut  Railroads.  By  the  former,  eastward, 
are  reached  Hartford,  Lakeville,  Twin  Lakes,  etc. ;  and  by  the 
latter,  westward,  Millbrook,  Matteawan  and  Newburgh.  Lake- 
ville, the  home  of  ex-Governor  Holly,  of  Connecticut,  is  a 
charming  village.  Two  miles  to  the  north  of  it  is  the  residence 
of  William  H.  Barnum,  Esq.  Millerton  is  situated  on  high 
ground,  is  exceedingly  healthy,  and  enjoys  cool  nights  through 
the  warmest  weather.  There  are  few  places  that  have  so  many 
attractions  within  a  radius  of  from  eight  to  ten  miles.  Twin 
Lakes  are  especially  grand,  the  largest,  or  north  lake,  being 
about  eight  miles  in  circumference.  Near  Millerton  is  the 
oldest  iron  mine  in  the  United  States.  The  ore  from  this  mine 
was  used  in  making  cannon  for  the  patriot  army  of  the  Revo- 
lutionary War.    Continuing  on  our  way,  we  next  come  to 

Mount  Riga,  ninety-five  miles  from  New  York,  and  the 
highest  point  on  the  line  of  the  Harlem  Railroad.  It  lies  in 
a  valley  three-fourths  or  a  mile  wide,  bounded  on  the  east  by 
the  mountain  from  which  it  derives  its  name,  and  on  the  west 
by  a  range  of  high  hills  running  north  about  four  miles.  The 
principal  or  most  prominent  hill,  called  "Cave  Hill/'  is 
directly  opposite  the  village,  and  is  covered  by  a  handsome 
forest  growth.  On  a  steep  side  of  this  hill  is  an  extensive 
cave,  which,  to  a  depth  of  400  feet  contains  apartments  fifty 


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3i 


feet  high.  It  has  never  been  fully  explored  farther  than  400 
feet  from  its  mouth,  owing  to  the  narrowness  of  the  passage  at 
that  point.  Three  miles  distant,  on  the  very  summit  of 
Mount  Riga,  are  two  large  lakes  abounding  with  many  varie- 
ties of  choice  fish.  Two  miles  north  of  the  village,  Webotuck 
Brook  has  its  source ;  running  south  through  the  valley,  and 
augmented  by  numerous  small  tributaries,  it  becomes  quite  a 
stream  of  pure  spring  water,  and  affords  good  trout  fishing. 
Four  miles  from  the  village,  on  Riga  range,  is  the  highest 
point  in  the  State  of  Connecticut.    The  next  point  we  reach  is 

Boston  Corners,  an  interesting  town  in  Columbia 
County,  ninety-nine  miles  from  New  York,  and  the  junction 
of  the  Harlem  Railroad  with  the  New  York  &  Massachusetts 
Railroad.  Boston  Corners  will  long  be  remembered  as  the 
place  where  the  famous  prize  fight  between  Morrissey  and 
Yankee  Sullivan  occurred.  At  the  point  where  the  ''ring 
was  pitched''  one  can  step  from  the  State  of  New  York  into 
Connecticut  or  Massachusetts.  Resuming  our  way,  a  ride  of 
five  miles  brings  us  to 

Copake,  104  miles  from  New  York,  and  with  a  popula- 
tion of  about  400.  Here  are  extensive  iron  works,  and 
about  two  miles  east  of  the  station  are  the  famous  Bash-Bish 
Falls,  a  favorite  resort  of  picnic  parties,  and,  as  to  scenery,  is 
one  of  the  finest  points  of  observation  between  New  York  and 
Montreal.  The  waters  come  dashing  down  the  mountain-side 
in  a  reckless  sort  of  glee,  splashing  and  leaping  from  crag  to 
crag,  while  here  and  there,  in  a  sunlit  opening  of  the  grand 
old  forest,  is  the  tasteful  residence  of  some  admirer  of  the 
picturesque  in  Nature.  The  gorge,  the  rock  cliffs,  the  Eagle's 
Nest  and  Sunset  Cliff  are  well  worthy  of  an  afternoon's  visit. 
Five  miles  from  Copake  (or  Copake  Iron  Works,  as  the. 
station  is  now  called)  is. 


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SUMMER  HOMES 


Mount  Washington,  the  southwestern  township  of 
Berkshire  County,  Massachusetts.  It  includes  a  plateau  of 
several  miles  in  extent,  with  an  elevation  of  2CCO  feet,  and 
is  bordered  by  mountain-tops  which  rise  several  hundred  feet 
higher — Mount  Everett,  which  has  an  altitude  of  nearly  2700 


A  LAKE  IN  THE  BERKSHIRE  HILLS. 


feet,  being  the  highest  peak.  Many  of  the  surrounding 
mountain-tops  are  easily  reached  by  delightful  drives  or 
rambles,  and  afford  extensive  views  of  the  lower  country. 
Looking  east  from   Mount  Everett,  the  Housatonic  Valley, 


THE  HARLEM   RAILROAD  33 

including  Great  Barrington,  Sheffield,  Egremont  and  other 
villages,  is  in  plain  view  ;  and  to  the  west  from  Mount  Alan- 
dar,  the  valley  of  the  Hudson  extending  to  the  Catskill 
Mountains,  thirty-five  miles  away.  Owing  to  its  elevation 
this  place  is  always  cool  and  breezy,  and  the  absence  of 
manufacturing  of  any  kind  renders  the  air  and  water  pure. 
The  scenery  is  varied  and  picturesque  in  the  extreme,  and 
the  seeker  after  pleasure  finds  an  endless  variety  of  attractions 
— waterfalls,  gorges,  ravines,  lakes,  trout  streams  and  excel- 
lent roads,  which  are  well  kept.  The  drives  are  indeed 
delightful,  and  include  the  following  places  of  interest :  Sun- 
set Rock,  Prospect  Rock,  Mount  Fray,  Bare  Rock  Falls  ; 
Sage's  Ravine,  with  its  numerous  cascades  ;  Bash-Bish  Falls, 
with  its  hotel ;  and,  by  a  half-mile  walk  at  the  terminus  of  a 
drive,  the  summit  of  Mount  Everett.  No  place  in  Berkshire 
County  is  so  favorably  situated  as  a  summer  resort  as  Mount 
Washington,  and  the  hotels  and  boarding-houses  are  well 
filled  during  the  summer  months.  Returning  to  Copake,  and 
resuming  our  way,  a  ride  of  a  few  miles  brings  us  to 

Hillsdale,  a  lovely  spot,  appropriately  named,  108  miles 
from  New  York,  and  nine  miles  from  Great  Barrington, 
which  is  also  a  popular  centre  for  summer  boarders,  lying,  as 
it  does,  in  a  lap  of  hills,  surrounded  by  rare  beauty.  Many 
persons  who  choose  Great  Barrington  for  their  summer  home 
come  via  the  Harlem  Railroad  to  Hillsdale,  so  as  to  enjoy  the 
delightful  drive  of  nine  miles  across  the  country.  The  turbu- 
lence in  Hillsdale  for  three-fourths  of  a  centurv  after  its  first 
settlement  by  civilized  people,  who  were  composed  of  different 
nationalities,  has  prevented  any  historic  record  being  kept 
of  them.  In  1620  the  King  of  England  granted  to  a  New 
England  company  all  the  territory  in  America  between  the 
fortieth  and  forty-eighth  degree  of  north  latitude,  with  an 

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34  SUMMER  HOMES 

unlimited  boundary  on  the  west,  which,  of  course  embraced 
what  is  now  the  town  of  Hillsdale.  Subsequently  the  govern- 
ment of  Holland  conveyed  to  a  Dutch  company  the  territory 
in  America  between  the  Chesapeake  Bay  and  the  Connecticut 
River,  the  town  of  Hillsdale  being  embraced  in  the  convey- 
ance. In  pursuance  of  the  English  grant,  Robert  Noble 
emigrated  from  Westfield  to  Hillsdale,  and  was  the  first  white 
settler  in  the  town.  He,  with  his  associates,  procured  the 
Indian  title  to  land  five  miles  square.  They  built  a  fort  on 
what  is  now  the  land  of  Leonard  Johnson,  at  which  one  life 
was  lost  in  the  conflict  under  land  titles,  and  many  arrests 
were  made  under  both  the  authorities  of  New  York  and  Massa- 
chusetts, and  men  were  long  imprisoned,  both  at  Albany  and 
Springfield.  Such  is  the  early  history  of  Hillsdale.  One  poet 
has  sung  that  "  a  competence  is  all  that  a  man  can  enjoy," 
while  another  has  sung,  "Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there's  no  place 
like  home."  Hillsdale  possesses  the  means  for  many  a  happy 
home.  There  is  that  about  this  vicinity  which  is  especially 
welcome  and  enjoyable  to  those  who  love  the  beauties  of 
Nature  combined  with  a  pure  and  invigorating  atmosphere. 

"  Welcome,  ye  pleasant  dales  and  hills, 

Where  dream-like  passed  my  early  days, 
Ye  cliffs  and  glens  and  laughing  rills 

That  sing  unconscious  hymns  of  praise  ; 
Welcome,  ye  woods  with  tranquil  bowers 

Embalmed  in  autumn's  mellow  sheen, 
Where  careless  childhood  gathered  flowers, 

And  slept  on  mossy  carpets  green. 

M  The  same  bright  sunlight  gently  plays 

About  the  porch  and  orchard  trees  ; 
The  garden  sleeps  in  noontide  haze, 

Lulled  by  the  murmuring  of  the  bees  ; 
The  sloping  meadows  stretch  away 

To  upland  field  and  wooded  hill  ; 
The  soft  blue  sky  of  peaceful  day 

Looks  down  upon  the  homestead  still. 


THE  HARLEM  RAILROAD 


35 


"  Unchanged  it  greets  the  changeful  years — 

Its  life  is  one  unending  dream  ; 
No  record  here  of  grief  or  tears  ; 

But,  like  the  limpid  meadow  stream, 
It  seems  to  sympathize  with  youth, 

Just  as  the  river  does  with  age, 
And  ever  whispers — Sweetest  truth 

Is  written  on  life's  title  page." 

— Wallace  Bruce. 

Continuing  our  journey,  and  passing  through  Craryville, 
Martindale,  and  Philmont,  with  its  manufactories  and  knit- 
ting-mills, we  come  upon  one  of  the  finest  views  in  the  Hudson 
valley.  Well  cultivated  farms,  with  their  pleasant  farm-houses, 
slope  away  toward  the  river,  and  the  hills  covered  with  flocks, 
and  valleys  with  corn,  seem  only  little  patches  of  various 
colors  reaching  away  to  the  blue  Catskills.  Passing  the  little 
town  of  Ghent,  with  its  peaceful  population  of  about  500  we 
come  to 

Chatham,  the  terminus  of  the  Harlem  Railroad,  127  miles 
from  New  York.  Population  about  3000.  This  is  a  busy 
little  railroad  centre,  where  connection  is  made  with  the  Bos- 
ton &  Albany  Railroad  for  all  points  west ;  and  for  Pittsfield, 
North  Adams,  Springfield  and  Boston,  to  the  east.  Connec- 
tion is  also  made  with  the  Lebanon  Springs  Railroad  for 
Lebanon  Springs  and  other  points  north.  Chatham  and  its 
vicinity  presents  many  attractions  to  those  who,  choosing 
pleasant  homes  for  the  summer,  desire  to  seek  rest  and  quiet 
from  the  busy  turmoil  of  the  city,  and  yet  remain  within  easy 
reach  of  railroads,  telegraph,  post-office,  etc.  With  its  fine 
hotels,  numerous  private  boarding-houses,  all  pleasantly 
located,  accommodations  can  be  furnished  for  a  large  number 
of  guests,  and  at  moderate  prices.  Or,  should  a  more  rural 
life  be  preferred  during  the  warmer  days  of  summer,  number- 
less pleasant  farm-houses  may  be  found  within  ten  or  fifteen 


THE  HARLEM  RAILROAD 


37 


minutes'  drive  from  the  village,  where  all  the  pleasures  of  * '  life 
on  the  farm  "  may  be  enjoyed. 

From  the  eminences  in  and  about  Chatham  beautiful 
views  may  be  had  of  the  surrounding  country,  with  the  Cats- 
kill  Mountains  and  the  grand  old  Hudson  in  the  distance. 
These,  together  with  the  pleasant  drives,  good  roads,  and 
pure  bracing  air,  add  much  toward  making  it  a  most  desirable 
locality  in  which  to  take  up  a  residence  for  the  summer 
months.  The  lovers  of  good  fishing  can  also  find  numerous 
trout  streams  within  a  radius  of  a  dozen  miles,  which  are 
prolific  with  specimens  of  that  gamy  species  of  the  fish 
family  which  delights  the  heart  of  the  fisherman.  The  lakes 
of  Queechy,  Kinderhook,  and  Copake  furnish  ample  fishing 
grounds  for  bass,  pickerel,  perch  and  white-fish.  A  ride  of 
nineteen  miles  from  Chatham,  over  the  Lebanon  Springs 
Railroad,  brings  one  to 

Lebanon  Springs,  famed  for  the  medicinal  springs 
which  gave  the  village  its  name,  its  beautiful  valley  and  pure 
mountain  air.  The  drives  in  the  neighborhood  of  the  springs 
are  unsurpassed  by  any  watering-place  in  the  world,  whether 
it  be  along  the  beautiful  valley  roads  leading  to  Nassau,  to 
Queechy  Lake  and  to  Williamstown,  Mass.,  Lenox  or  Stock- 
bridge,  or  surmounting  the  hills  and  mountains  which  encom- 
pass the  place  in  almost  every  direction,  where  new  beauties 
open  to  the  view  with  every  mile.  Conspicuous  among  the 
numerous  places  for  the  entertainment  of  guests  is  Columbia 
Hall,  a  large  hotel  situated  on  the  slope,  and  overlooking 
the  valley  and  village.  This  hotel  has  lately  been  thoroughly 
overhauled  and  refurnished,  and  now  takes  its  place  among 
the  first-class  summer  resort  houses.  • 


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Hotels,  Boarding  Houses,  and 
Farm  Houses 


TAKING  SUMMER  BOARDERS, 

With  Description  of  iiccamvnndatinns,  Distances  from  New  York, 
Rates  at  Regular  and  Excursion  Tickets,  Number  and 
Time  at  Trains  to  and  from  New  York, 


MOUNT   VERNON,  N.  Y. 
Thirteen  miles.    30  trains  each  way  ;   on  Sundays  9  each  way. 
Time,  about  thirty  minutes.    Regular  fare,  28  cents  ;  excursion,  45 
cents. 

Eight  or  ten  hotels  and  a  large  number  of  boarding  houses  furnish  every  variety  of 
accommodations,  and  at  reasonable  rates.  Station  Agent,  or  other  resident,  can 
direct  inquirers  where  to  obtain  any  desired  class  of  accommodations  for  the 
summer. 

BRONXVILLE,  N.  Y. 
Fifteen  miles.    24  trains  from  New  York,  2S  to  New  York  ;  on 
Sundays  8  from  New  York,  7  to  New  York.    Time,  about  thirty- 
five  minutes.    Regular  fare,  35  cents  ;  excursion,  55  cents. 

TUCKAHOE,  N.  Y. 
Sixteen  miles.    31  trains  from  New  York,  30  to  New  York  ;  on 
Sundays  9  from  New  York,  7  to  New  York.     Time,  thirty-two  to 
forty-five  minutes.    Regular  fare,  38  cents  ;  excursion,  60  cents. 


Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see.  page  38. 


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SCARSDALE,  N.  Y. 

Nineteen  miles,  18  trains  from  New  York,  17  to  New  York  ; 
on  Sundays  6  each  way.  Time,  thirty-five  to  fifty-five  minutes. 
Regular  fare,  45  cents  ;  excursion,  75  cents. 

Otto  P.  Minrath — Fair  View  Farm  House.  %  mile ;  daily  conveyance  to  and  from 
station,  $2.00  per  week  ;  accommodate  10  ;  5  large  rooms  ;  adults  $6.00,  children 
$4.00 ;  good  fishing  in  Woodland  Lake  and  Hudson  River  ;  churches  of  all  denom- 
inations ;  farm  house  situated  on  very  high  ground,  free  from  malaria  and  mos- 
quitoes;  abundance  of  fruit.  Refers  to  Chas.  Eimer,  130  E.  18th  Street,  and  Dr. 
George  Tytler,  126th  Street,  between  Sixth  and  Seventh  Avenues,  New  York  City. 

John  H.  Perry — Farm  House.  1  %  miles  from  either  Tuckahoe  or  Scarsdale  stations  ; 
transfer,  25  cents  ;  elevation  about  1000  feet  above  tide-water ;  accommodate  10  ;  6 
rooms  ;  adults  $7.00,  children  half,  transient  $1.00  ;  discount  for  season  ;  good 
gunning  ;  churches  near.    References  on  application. 

HARTS  DALE,  N.  Y. 

Twenty-one  miles.  18  trains  from  New  York,  17  to  New  York  ; 
on  Sundays  6  each  way.  Time,  fort)T-five  to  sixty  minutes.  Regular 
fare,  48  cents  ;  excursion,  80  cents. 

Mrs.  Mary  D.  Woodruffe — Rockside  Eoardir.g  House.  10  minutes'  walk  from 
station;  accommodate  12;  7  r.oms;  rates  according  to  rooms  ;  house  stands  on 
high  ground,  nicely  shaded  and  in  healthful  locality  ;  a  quiet,  retired  place ;  5 
minutes  to  Methodist  church.    Refers  to  Postmaster,  Hartsdale,  N.  Y. 

Wm.  Boardingham — Farm  House.  Midway  between  White  Plains  and  Hartsdale ; 
conveyance  to  and  from  station  free  ;  accommodate  6  ;  4  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  to 
$8.00  per  week,  children  half ;  discount  for  season  ;  good  fishing  in  Rye  Lake  and 
Long  Island  Sound ;  good  gunning ;  churches  at  White  Plains,  one  mile  distant ; 
healthy  locality ;  milk,  vegetables  and  eggs.  Refers  to  L.  C.  Popham,  Scarsdale, 
or  W.  P.  Butler,  59  Wall  Street,  New  York  City. 

R.  Stevens — Boarding  House.  10  minutes'  walk  from  station ;  accommodate  3 ;  2 
sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $6.00,  children  half;  Methodist  church  near. 

D.  W.  Dowd — Boarding  House.  5  minutes'  walk  from  station  ;  accommodate  6 ;  3 
sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $8.00,  children  half;  Methodist  church  near. 

Mrs.  S.  E.  Taylor — Boarding  House.  5  minutes'  walk  from  station  ;  accommodate 
6  ;  3  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $6.00,  children  half;  Methodist  church  near. 

J.  B.  Taylor— Boarding  House.  P.  O.  address,  Box  57,  White  Plains,  N.  Y.  ij£ 
miles  from  Hartsdale ;  private  conveyance  ;  accommodate  40;  14  sleeping  rooms; 
adults  $7.00  to  $10.00,  children  under  twelve,  half  price;  fishing  and  shooting  in 
season  ;  within  a  short  distance  of  Episcopal  church  ;  pleasant  house,  well  shaded 
large  lawn  ;  pure  milk,  fresh  eggs,  country  butter.  Refers  to  Mr.  Adravama,  City 
Life  Insurance  Co.,  346  Broadway,  New  York  City. 


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WHITE    PLAINS,  N.  Y. 

Twenty-three  miles.  21  trains  from  New  York,  22  to  New  York  ; 
on  Sundays  8  from  New  York,  10  to  New  York.  Time,  forty  to  sixty 
minutes.  Regular  fare,  50  cents  ;  excursion,  90  cents  ;  *fifteen  trip 
tickets,  $9.00. 

Stanley  F.  Newell — Orawaupum  Hotel,  opposite  railroad  depot.  Accommodate  50 ; 
30  rooms  ;  adults  $7. 00  to  $12.00,  children  55.00,  transient  =2. 00  to  $2.50;  churches 
of  all  denominations  ;  good  bass  fishing  in  Rye  Lake  ;  first-class  livery  connected 
with  hotel.    Refers  to  James  Lidgerwood,  835  Broadway. 

Mrs.  S.  Teed— Private  House.  5  minutes'  walk  from  station  ;  adults  $8.00  to  $10.00, 
children  $5.00 ;  suitable  cottages  in  vicinity ;  good  livery ;  house  has  spacious 
piazza  and  abundance  of  shade  trees  ;  churches  of  all  denominations  convenient. 

J.  Hortom  Carpenter — Farm  House.  ij4  miles;  accommodate  16;  adults  §10.00  to 
S12.00  ;  first  class  table  ;  pleasantly  situated  on  high  ground  ;  no  mosquitoes  ;  no 
malaria  ;  plenty  of  shade  ;  stabling  ;  churches  of  all  denominations  within  2  miles. 
Refers  to  Mrs.  E.  A.  Low,  31  Burling  Slip,  and  Mr.  J.  L.  Durant,  19  New  Street, 
New  York. 

Mrs.  J.  F.  Van  Wart — "Locust  Farm."  ij£  miles;  accommodate  12  to  15;  7 
rooms  ;  adults  £8.00  to  $10.00,  children  §5.00  ;  special  rates  for  season  ;  accommo- 
dations for  horses  and  coachmen.    References  exchanged.  * 

Miss  L.  L.  Horton — Farm  House.  1^2  miles;  accommodate  12;  adults  §10.00, 
children  half ;  reduction  to  families  engaging  for  season  ;  good  fishing  in  St.  Mary's 
Lake,  5  minutes'  walk,  and  in  Rye  Lake,  abounding  in  pickerel  and  bass  ;  churches 
of  all  denominations  near. 

Robert  Barnes — Farm  House.  2^  miles  ;  accommodate  15  ;  10  rooms  ;  adults  §6.00 
to  $8.00,  children  under  nine  years  of  age  §5.00 ;  fishing  good  ;  good  gunning ; 
guests  transported  by  private  conveyance  ;  can  accommodate  a  few  horses  with 
stable  room  ;  beautiful  walks  and  drives  ;  churches  at  short  distance. 

J.  Brodie — Farm  House.  2^  miles;  accommodate  12  to  14  ;  8  rooms  ;  adults  $6.00 
and  upwards  ;  reduced  rates  for  children  ;  pleasantly  situated  on  high  ground 
overlooking  the  Sound  ;  no  malaria  ;  no  mosquitoes  ;  well  shaded  lawn  ;  croquet 
ground;  piano,  etc.;  plenty  of  milk,  poultry  and  eggs;  good  livery.  Refers  to 
Mrs.  Stewart,  123  West  nth  Street ;  Mrs.  O'Reilly,  33  West  45th  Street,  and  Mr. 
E.  C.  Moore,  80  Gold  Street,  New  York  City. 

Mrs.  D.  T.  Craft — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Mamaroneck,  N.  Y.  -i%  miles  from 
station  ;  transportation  free  ;  accommodate  20  or  30  ;  12  large  rooms  ;  adults  $5.00 
to  §8.00,  children  half  price  ;  discount  for  season  ;  good  fishing  in  Rye  Lake  ;  boats 
at  the  lake  ;  good  gunning  in  season  ;  livery  ;  healthy  locality  ;  fine  large  shade 
trees  ;  fruit  in  season  ;  churches  near.    References  on  application. 


*  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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Adam  T.  Raitt — Cottage.  y2  mile  ;  accommodate  6 ;  5  rooms  ;  adults  $5.00  to  $7.00, 
children  $3.00  ;  good  fishing  in  Rye  Lake  ;  good  gunning  ;  churches  convenient. 
Refers  to  Wm.  B.  Tibbits,  White  Plains,  N.  Y. 

Josiah  Andrews— Farm  House.  P.  0.  address,  Purchase,  Westchester  County,  N.Y. 
2  miles ;  11  rooms  ;  adults  $8.00,  children  half  price  ;  discount  for  season;  fishing 
in  Rye  Lake  and  Long  Island  Sound  ;  boats  at  the  lake  ;  good  livery;  house  located 
in  pleasant  neighborhood  ;  healthy  ;  fine  shady  lawn  attached  ;  churches  within 
driving  distance.  Refers  to  "Wilson  M.  Powell,  29  Wall  Street,  or  D.  R.  Underhill, 
168  Vernon  Avenue,  Brooklyn. 

J.  W.  Buckhout — Farm  House.  10  minutes'  walk  from  station  ;  5  rooms  ;  adults 
Si 0.00 per  week  ;  g^od  fishing  in  Rye  and  St.  Mary's  Lakes  ;  good  livery;  churches 
near.    References  furnished  on  application. 

W.  L.  Chester — Alderney  Farm  House.  1  mile  ;  transfer  by  private  conveyance 
without  charge;  accommodate  20;  10  sleeping  rooms;  adults  $14.00,  children 
$10.00,  transient  S3.00  ;  table  supplied  with  the  best  the  market  affords  ;  an  abund- 
ance of  pure  AJderney  milk,  fresh  eggs,  etc.;  excellent  fishing  in  Chester  and  Rye 
Lakes ;  boats  and  fishing  tackle  furnished  without  charge ;  good  shooting  ; 
superior  livery  at  reasonable  rates  ;  farm  adjoins  the  Westchester  County  Fair 
Grounds.  Refers  to  E.  C.  Sniffen,  S.  W.  Smith,  ex-Sheriff  Lita  Carpenter,  and 
others  on  application. 

J.  Tranier — Farm  House.    2}4  miles  ;  hack  fare,  50  cents ;  accommodate  4  ;  terms 

moderate  ;  nice,  quiet  house  for  invalid  or  small  children  ;  pleasant  surroundings. 

Refers  to  Mrs.  A.  F.  Randolph,  102  West  93d  Street,  New  York  City,  and  E.  C. 

Onderdonk,  White  Plains. 
J.  M.  Briggs — Private  Residence.    5  minutes  from  station;  accommodate  12  to  15; 

10  rooms  ;  adults  $10.00  up,  according  to  rooms  ;   fishing  in  Rye  and  St.  Mary's 

Lakes  ;  first-class  livery ;  ten  acres  of  fine  shade  and  lawn,  with  fruit,  etc.; 

house  newly  furnished  throughout;  contains  bath,  hot  and  cold  water,  gas,  etc.; 

fine  wide  piazza  around  house ;  }^  mile  from  churches. 

Mrs.  A.  L.  Sherwood— Private  Boarding  House.  5  minutes'  walk  from  station  ; 
accommodate  7  or  8  ;  4  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  and  $8.00  ;  children  under 
twelve  $4.00  ;  discount  for  season  ;  fishing  and  gunning  ;  churches  convenient  ; 
beautiful  lawn.    Refers  to  J.  Kungmann,  45  William  Street,  New  York  City. 

Mrs.  A.  Jones — Private  Boarding  House.    P.  O.  Box  315.    ]4.  mile  ;  accommodate. 
14;  10  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $10.00  to  $25.00,  children  $7.00  to  $10.00,  tran- 
sient $2.00  ;  discount  for  season  ;  fishing  and  gunning  ;  splendid  location  and 
best  of  society-    References  on  application. 

Peter  Hope — Farm  House.  \%  miles;  accommodate  6 ;  3  sleeping  rooms; 
adults  $6.00,  children  $3.00;  house  well  shaded  ;  fresh  vegetables,  milk,  butter 
and  eggs  from  the  farm ;  Catholic  church  near, 

KENSICO,  N.  Y. 
Twenty-five  miles.    5  trains  from  New  York,  6  to  New  York  ; 
on  Sundays  2  from  New  York,  3  to  New  York.    Time,  forty-five  to 


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sixty  minutes.  Regular  fare,  58  cents  ;  excursion,  $1.05  ;  *fifteen 
trip  tickets,  $6.35. 

Robert  Blake — Hotel  Crystal  Springs.  t>1A  miles  ;  accommodate  15  to  20  ;  14  rooms  ; 
cottags  with  5  rooms  connected  with  house,  furnished  or  unfurnished ;  terms  on 
application  ;  discount  to  season  guests  ;  good  bass,  trout  and  pickerel  fishing  in 
Rye,  Byron,  Kensico  and  Wampus  Lakes  ;  boats  50  cents  per  day  ;  good  gunning — 
woodcock,  quail,  partridge,  rabbit  and  English  snipe;  good  livery;  cool  and 
pleasant  groves  ;  pure  spring  water ;  fine  drives  ;  Episcopal,  Methodist  and  Cath- 
olic churches  in  vicinity.    Refers  to  Thomas  Cox. 

George  W.  Shelley — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Valhalla,  Westchester  County, 
N.  Y.  1  mile;  private  conveyance;  accommodate  251030;  12  large  airy  rooms; 
adults  $7.00  and  $8.00,  children  under  twelve,  half  price,  transient  $1.25;  pickerel 
and  ba"ss  fishing  in  Kensico  Lake  ;  boats  and  fishing  tackle  free  of  charge  ;  good 
gunning;  Methodist  church  i%  miles  distant ;  house  is  situated  on  hijh  ground, 
with  plenty  of  shade.    Refers  to  W.  O.  Carpenter,  Valhalla  P.  O. 

Mrs  D.  N.  Tucker — Farm  House.  2  miles  ;  regular  stage  fare  20  cents;  accom- 
modate 8  ;  4  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  to  $S.oo  ;  transient  $1.25  ;  fishing  and 
gunning  in  season  ;  good  livery  ;  Methodist  church  within  )a  mile  ;  house 
pleasantly  located  ;  piazza  ;  fine  lawn  ;  large  garden,  etc. 

UNIONVILLE,  N.  Y. 

Twenty-nine  miles.  5  trains  from  New  York,  6  to  New  York  ; 
Sunday  trains  3  each  way.  Time,  about  fifty-five  minutes.  Regular 
fare,  68  cents  ;  excursion,  $1.20  ;  *  fifteen  trip  tickets,  §7.00. 

Mrs.  Leander  Hammond — Farm  House.  y2  mile  ;  accommodate  10  ;  ladies  preferred; 
adults  $6.00,  small  children  $3.00 ;  transfer,  if  required,  25  cents  ;  located  near 
Kensico  Lake ;  large  frame  house,  with  plenty  of  shade.    Refers  to  David  Cox,  Sr. 

PLEAS  ANT  VILLE,  N.  Y. 
Thirty-one  miles.    7  trains'each  way  ;  on  Sundays  3  trains  each 
way.     Time,  about  one  hour.    Regular  fare,  73  cents  ;  excursion, 
$1.25  ;  *  fifteen  trip  tickets,  $7.90. 

Levi  F.  See — Frivate  Boarding  House.  2  minutes'  walk  ;  accommodate  10  to  14  ;  5 
large  rooms  i  adults  $7.00,  children  half  price;  pleasantly  situated  on  high  ground; 
ample  shade  ;  good  water  ;  fine  scenery  ;  good  pickerel  and  bass  fishing  in  Kensico 
Lake,  four  miles  by  rail ;  gunning  for  small  game  ;  good  livery  ;  churches  of  all 
denominations  convenient.  Refers  to  George  W.  Wheeler,  ticket  agent,  and 
William  T.  Bailey,  merchant. 


*  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  tor  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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Wm.  H.  Foster — Farm  House,  i %  miles  ;  accommodate  15;  adults  $6. go,  children 
half  price  ;  discount  for  the  summer  ;  a  healthful  situation,  on  high  ground,  com- 
manding very  extensive  view  ;  fishing  in  vicinity  good  ;  livery  accommodation 
complete  ;  churches  of  all  denominations  near. 

Mrs.  Elias  Acker — Boarding  House.  Located  near  station ;  accommodate  20 ; 
8  rooms  ;  adults  §6.00  to  $7.00,  children  half;  good  livery  accommodations  ;  long 
piazza  in  front  of  house  ;  y2  mile  to  Presbyterian  church. 

Mrs.  Coles  Carpenter — Farm  House.  1%  miles;  accommodate  14;  6  rooms; 
adults  J-6.CO,  children  half ;  fishing  in  Kensico  Lake  ;  house  pleasantly  situated  ; 
large  lawns ;  tennis  court ;  good  shade;  churches  within  1%  miles;  would  like 
ssveral  children  to  board  by  the  year.  Refers  to  E.  H.  See,  Postmaster,  Pleas- 
antville. 

Mrs.  Ann  Powers — Private  Dwelling.  ~%  mile;  accommodate  15;  adults  $5.00  to 
§8.00,  children  §2.50  to  $5.00  ;  discount  for  season  ;  good  fishing  in  Kensico  and 
Croton  Lakes  ;  good  gunning — woodcock,  quail,  grouse,  etc.;  house  pleasantly 
situated  on  Main  Street ;  plenty  of  shade  ;  rooms  large  and  airy  ;  churches  near 
by.  Refers  to  John  A.  Dunn,  59  Great  Jones  Street,  and  J.  W.  Gough,  323 
Broadway,  New  York  City. 

Mrs.  M.  A.  Hammond — Hammond  House.  Near  station  ;  transfer  free  ;  accommo- 
date 10  to  15  ;  10  large  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $8.00,  children  half,  transient  $1.25; 
discount  for  season;  large,  comfortable  house,  veranda  on  all  sides;  spacious 
grounds,  well  shaded  ;  an  abundance  of  fresh  vegetables,  eggs,  milk  and  poultry  ; 
fruit  in  season  ;  churches  of  various  denominations  convenient ;  trout,  bass  and 
pickerel  fishing  in  Kensico  Lake  and  Rye  Pond  ;  gcod  gunning  ;  superior  livery. 
Refers  to  Wm.  H.  Hoyt  &  Co.  Vanderbilt  Avenue,  opposite  Grand  Central 
Station. 

Mrs.  P.  E.  Gilm — Fair  View  House.  1  mile  ;  accommodate  10  or  12  ;  7  sleeping 
rooms  ;  adults  $5. 00,  children  $4.00,  transient  $1.50  ;  discount  for  season  ;  excellent 
livery  at  moderate  rates ;  Methodist,  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  and  Catholic 
churches  in  vicinity.  Refers  to  Dr.  D.  C.  Cocks  and  Dr.  C.  R.  Ellison,  New  York, 

C  M.  Lyon — Farm  House.  P.O.  address,  Nepperhan,  N.  Y.;  1  mile  from  Pleasant- 
ville  Station  ;  transfer  25  cents  ;  2  sleeping  rooms  ;  rates  on  application  ;  healthful 
location  ;  pleasant  drives  ;  good  livery;  gunning  in  season  ;  Reformed  church  1 
mile  distant.    References  if  required. 

CHAPPAQUA,  N.  Y. 

Thirty-three  miles.  7  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  2  trains 
each  way.  Time,  one  hour  to  one  hour  and  ten  minutes.  Regular 
fare,  78  cents  ;  excursion,  $1.40  ;  *fifteen  trip  tickets,  $8.25. 


*  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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Moses   Wanzer — Farm  House.    %  mile;   accommodate  12;  8  rooms;  adults  and 
children  54.00  to  $8.00;  modern  house,  on  high  ground  ;  shady  lawn  ;  good  water  ; 
good  fishing  in  Croton  Lake,  etc.;  livery;  Friends  and  Baptist  churches  conven 
ient.    Refers  to  Wm.  J.  Ackerly,  Grand  Central  Depot,  New  York. 

Jesse  H.  Sutton — Private  Dwelling.  5  minutes'  walk  ;  accommodate  10  ;  5  rooms ; 
adults  $6  00  to  $8.00,  children  $4.00  ;  good  livery  ;  house  situated  on  high  ground  ; 
large  piazza. ;  excellent  water  ;  churches  near.  Refers  to  Effingham  Cock  or  Robt. 
J.  Murray,  409  Broadway,  Mew  York  City. 

Chauncey  G.  Bailey — Farm  House.  il{  miles;  transfer  by  private  conveyance 
without  charge  ;  accommodate  25  ;  11  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  56.00  to  «8.oo,  chil- 
dren $3.00  to  S5. 00,  transient  $1.25  ;  discoum  for  season  ;  excellent  livery  ;  churches 
of  various  denominations  convenient ;  pleasant  walks  and  drives  and  beautiful 
scenery. 

Mrs.  Sophia  Gill — Farm  House.  1  mile  :  transportation  free  ;  accommodate  12  . 
10  large,  airy  rooms  ;  adults  $3. 00,  children  half  price,  transient  §1.00 ;  good 
shooting — rabbit,  quail,  partridge  ;  excellent  livery  ;  Baptist  and  Methodist 
churches  near;  abundant  table;  plenty  of  milk  and  fruit.  Refers  to  H. 
Wantz,  17  Delancey  Street,  New  York  City. 

MOUNT    KISCO,  N.  Y. 
Thirty-seven  miles.     8  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  3  trains 
each  way.    Time,  one  hour  to  one  hour  and  twenty  minutes.  Regu- 
lar fare,  88  cents  ;  excursion,  $1.55  ;  "fifteen  trip  tickets,  $9.75. 

Miss  Anna  E.  Hubbell — Farm  House.  J£  mile  ;  accommodate  12  ;  9  rooms  :  adults 
$8.00  to  §10.00  ;  large  and  pleasant  house  ;  good  table  ;  fishing  in  Croton  Lake,  etc. ; 
pleasant  walks  and  drives  ;  well  shaded  lawn  ;  good  garden  ;  healthy  and  desirable 
location  ;  churches  of  all  denominations  convenient.    References  on  application. 

Mrs.  ^VM.  H.  Sherwood — Farm  House,  r Ja  miles;  accommodate  6;  4  rooms  ;  adults 
$600  to  $7.00,  children  according  to  age  ;  $2.00  from  Saturday  until  Monday  ; 
house  is  situated  on  high  ground  ;  healthy  location  ;  shady  lawn  ;  good  fishing  in 
Croton  Lake ;  livery  ;  churches  of  all  denominations  in  vicinity.  References  on 
application. 

Mrs.  Aaron  B.  Carpenter — Private  Residence.  1  mile ;  accommodate  25  ;  adults 
$7.00  and  S9.00,  children  half  price  ;  discount  for  season  ;  good  table  ;  abundance 
of  fruit ;  pleasantly  situated,  surrounded  by  fine  shade  trees  and  extensive  grounds 
for  children's  use  ;  churches  of  all  denominations  near  ;  good  livery. 

H.  S.  Holley — Farm  House.  5  minutes'  walk  ;  accommodate  10  to  15  ;  6  rooms  ; 
terms  on  application  ;  house  well  shaded  and  cool  ;  numerous  lakes  near  or  fish- 
ing ;  gcod  gunning  ;  livery;  five  churches.  Refers  to  A.  L.  Banks  &  Co.,  Carpen- 
ter &  Osborne,  Mt.  Kisco,  and  Chas.  N.  Smith,  163  Hart  Street,  Brooklyn. 


*  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note— For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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Catharine  M.  Sands — Sands  Homestead.  3  miles;  transportation,  50  cents,  by 
carriage  ;  accommodate  40  ;  adults  #7.00  to  $8.00,  children  half:  discount  for  sum- 
mer 1  Byram  Lake,  few  rods  distant,  furnishes  good  fishing — bass,  pickerel,  etc.; 
boats  free;  good  opportunities  for  gunning  ;  new  house  ;  high  ground  ;  extensive 
view  ;  fine  walks  and  drives  ;  all  churches.  Refers  to  Theodore  Simon,  T470  Third 
Avenue,  and  Mr.  Hill,  123  W.  20th  Street,  New  York. 

E.  Clarence  Hyatt — Private  Boarding  House.  Near  station;  accommodate  6; 
adults  $6.00;  well-built  house,  with  modern  improvements.  Refers  to  D.  H. 
Little,  Westchester  County  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  Pine  Street,  New  York  City,  and 
E.  Jordan,  113  Hicks  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Mrs.  Walter  H.  Haight — Private  Dwelling.  l/2  mile  ;  5  rooms ;  adults  $7.00 ;  dis- 
count for  season  ;  good  fishing  ;  churches  near. 

G  VV.  Dunn — Farm  House.  %  mile  ;  transportation,  25  cents  ;  accommodate  10  or 
12  ;  5  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00,  children  $5.00  ;  fishing  in  Croton  Lake  ;  good  gunning  ; 
good  livery;  pleasant  lawn  and  shade  ;  churches  within  1  mile.  Refers  to  C.  S. 
Ware,  Postmaster,  Mount  Kisco,  N.  Y. 

Mrs.  A.  E.  Moore— Private  Residence.  P.  O.  Box  12,  Mt.  Kisco,  N.  Y.  y2  mile 
from  station  ;  transfer,  10  cents  each  way';  would  accommodate  a  party  or  family 
of  four  persons;  3  sleeping  rooms;  adults,  $7.00,  children  half;  discount  for 
season;  excellent  table  ;  fishing  in  Croton  and  Byram  Lakes;  good  gunning  — 
partridge,  quail,  woodcock,  etc.;  superior  livery;  four  churches  within  10 
minutes'  walk.    Refers  to  J.  H.  Cramer,  Mt.  Kisco,  N.  Y. 

Geo.  Flewellin — Fort  Hill  Farm  House.  2  miles  ;  transportation  free  ;  accommo- 
date 20  ;  8  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00,  children  half,  transient  $1.00  ;  good  fishing 
in  Croton  Lake  ;  excellent  gunning  ;  churches  of  various  denominations  in  vicinity. 

Mrs.  E.  Valentine — Farm  House.  y2  mile  ;  accommodate  25  ;  8  sleeping  rooms  ; 
good  fishing  and  gunning  ;  first-class  livery  ;  churches  of  all  denominations  in 
vicinity.  Terms  on  application.  Refers  to  Mr.  Chas.  Bailey,  107  East  103d 
Street,  and  Miss  N.  Snyder,  105  East  103d  Street,  New  York  City. 

Mrs.  W.  F.  Horton — Private  Residence.  P.  O.  address,  New  Castle.  1%  miles  from 
Mt.  Kisco  Station;  accommodate  8;  4  sleeping  rooms;  adults  #7.00  and  $8.00, 
transient,  $1.50:  children  not  taken  ;  good  fishing  and  gunning;  excellent  livery; 
church  ;  large  house  ;  plenty  of  shade  ;  charming  scenery  and  pleasant  drives. 
References  on  application. 

Mrs.  Orville  Dickinson— Maple  Cottage.  5  minutes'  walk;  accommodate  6; 
terms  on  application;  very  good  fishing;  excellent  livery:  Presbyterian, 
Methodist  and  Cathonc  churches  within  few  minutes'  walk:  pleasant  sur- 
roundings.   Refers  to  A.  L.  Baker,  Mt.  Kisco,  N.  Y. 

Mrs.  E.  G.  Platt — Byram  Lake  Farm  House.  5  miles;  transportation  25  cents  : 
accommodate  12  to  16  ;  6  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $6.00,  children  $3.00  to  $5.00, 
transient  #r.oo  ;  excellent  fishing  and  gunning  ;  elevation  700  teet  above  tide- 
water; modern  house  with  large  rooms  and  piazza;  pleasant  drives.  Refers 
to  S.  Adams,  447  Fulton  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


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BEDFORD,  N.  Y. 

Forty  miles.  7  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  3  trains  each  way. 
Time,  one  hour  and  fifteen  to  one  hour  and  thirty  minutes.  Regular 
fare,  95  cents  ;  excursion,  $1.65  ;  *  fifteen  trip  tickets,  $10.50. 

James  Cromwell — Farm  House.  1  mile  ;  accommodate  15  ;  7  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  and 
$8. co,  children  half  price  ;  a  large  farm  house,  situated  very  pleasantly  ;  plenty  of 
shade  ;  large  lawn  for  tennis  court ;  good  drives  and  livery  accommodations  ;  good 
fishing  in  Lakes  Waccahuc  and  Croton ;  Methodist,  Baptist,  Presbyterian  and 
Episcopal  churches  within  i  mile.  Refers  to  E.  Mclntyre,  874  Broadway,  and  W. 
F.  Johnson,  Tribune  Office,  New  York  City. 

Mrs.  James  H.  Birdsall — Terrace  Hill  Boarding  House.  1  mile;  15  large  rooms; 
accommodate  30  ;  adults  $6.00  and  $8.00,  children  under  five  years,  $4.00  ;  discount 
for  season  ;  transportation  to  and  from  depot  25  cents  ;  no  fevers  ;  house  on  high 
ground  ;  good  gunning ;  fishing  in  Croton  and  Waccabuc  Lakes  ;  good  livery  ; 
Methodist  and  Presbyterian  churches  near.  Refers  to  W.  R.  Lord,  140  Nassau 
Street,  New  York. 

Mrs.  Coles  F.  Tompkins — Farm  House.  3%  miles;  transfer  by  stage,  50  cents ; 
accommodate  4  to  6  ;  3  good-sized  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  ;  reduction  to  families  ;  can 
accommodate  several  children ;  fishing  and  gunning  in  vicinity  ;  good  livery  ; 
churches  of  all  denominations  within  convenient  distance. 

Charles  H.  Adams — Farm  House.  1  %  miles  ;  transportation  free  ;  accommodate  25 
to  30;  15  rooms;  adults  $6.00,  deduction  for  children  ;  discount  for  season;  trout 
fishing,  etc.;  good  gunning;  good  livery  ;  house  handsomely  located;  table  sup- 
plied with  vegetables  from  the  farm  ;  churches  of  all  denominations.  Refers 
to  S.  Wood,  335  Broadway,  New  York  City. 

J.  D.  Fleuwellin — Farm  House.  3  miles  ;  transfer  by  stage  ;  accommodate  10; 
6  sleeping  rooms;  adults  $6.00,  children  $5.00,  transient  $1.00;  discount  for 
season  ;  trout  fishing  and  gunning  ;  excellent  livery  ;  Episcopal,  Presbyterian, 
Methodist,  Baptist  and  Catholic  churches  within  1  mile  ;  large,  cool  rooms  ; 
fine,  shaded  lawn.    Refers  to  R.  R.  Claick  and  L.  K.  Bell,  Bedford,  N„  Y. 

C.  P.  Bacon — Private  House.  30  rods  from  station  ;  accommodate  2;  2  sleeping 
rooms;  adults  $7.00,  transient  $1.00 ;  good  fishing  in  Croton  Lake;  excellent 
hvery  ;  near  Methodist  church. 

KATONAH,  N.  Y. 

Forty-two  miles.  8  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  3  trains  each 
way.  Time,  about  one  hour  and  thirty  minutes.  Regular  fare,  $1.00  i 
excursion,  $1.75  ;  *  fifteen  trip  tickets,  $10.90. 


*  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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M.  S.  Benedict— Maple  Lawn  Boarding  House.  8  minutes'  walk  ;  accommodate  25  to 
30;  16  rooms ;  adults  $6.bo  to  $8.00,  children  according  to  age  :  pleasantly  situated, 
on  high  ground,  with  well-shaded  lawn  ;  fruit,  vegetables,  milk,  eggs,  pure  water 
and  plenty  of  ice  ;  good  trout,  bass  and  pickerel  fishi::g  in  Croton  Lake  and  Cross 
River;  boats  free;  good  gunning — woodcock,  partridge,  quail,  etc.;  good  livery: 
churches  of  various  denominations  convenient.    References  exchanged. 

Charles  *W.  Brower — Boarding  House.  1  mile  ;  accommodate  18  ;  io  rooms  ;  adults 
$6.00  to  $8.00,  children  according  to  age  ;  discount  for  season  ;  transportation  free  ; 
situated  on  high  ground  ;  good  fishing  in  Croton  Lake  and  River  ;  boats  50  cents 
per  day  ;  good  gunning  ;  good  livery  ;  Methodist  and  Presbyterian  churches  con- 
venient.   References  on  application. 

Webster  Hait — Farm  House.  2^  miles  ;  meet  guests  at  depot  (25  cents  each  way); 
accommodate  25  ;  12  rooms  ;  adults  $6.00  to  $7.00  ;  pleasantly  located  ;  perfectly 
healthy  ;  finely  shaded  ;  pleasant  drives ;  beautiful  scenery;  lawns  and  croquet 
grounds ;  piano,  etc  ;  table  well  supplied  with  fruit,  vegetables,  milk,  eggs  and 
poultry  ;  good  fishing  in  Waccabuc  and  Croton  Lakes  ;  good  gunning ;  Baptist  and 
Methodist  churches  convenient.  Refers- to  A.  J.  Ran  ell,  17  Union  Square*  W. 
Martin,  423  W.  35th  Street,  and  E.  Van  Note,  95  Christopher  Street,  New  York  City. 

Mrs.  S.  S.  Barrette — Farm  House.  yx  mile  ;  transportation,  25  cents  ;  accommo- 
date 60  ;  20  large  rooms  ;  adults  $8.00,  children  under  five  years  half  price  ;  house, 
with  cottage  attached,  situated  on  high  ground  ;  abundant  fruit  and  shade  trees; 
large  playground  ;  excellent  well  water  ;  milk,  butter,  eggs  and  poultry  ;  good 
fishing  in  Croton  River  ;  boats  50  cents  per  day;  good  gunning  ;  splendid  livery  ; 
churches  of  all  denominations  in  vicinity.    References  on  application. 

Mrs.  Cyrus  H.  Reynolds — Farm  House.  4  miles ;  transportation,  25  cents  ;  accom- 
modate 20  ;  13  rooms  ;  adults  $5.00  to  $7.00,  children  $3.00  ;  four-story  brick  house; 
rooms  large  and  well  ventilated  ;  good  fishing  near  ;  gunning  good  ;  all  churches 
within  short  distance.  Refers  to  A.  C.  Todd,  148  East  79th  Street,  New  York  City. 

B.  Travis — Private  Residence.  %  mile ;  sidewalk  from  depot  to  house  ;  accommo- 
date 10 ;  10  rooms  ;  rates  for  adults,  $7.00  upward,  children  according  to  age ; 
fruit,  milk  and  vegetables  in  abundance  ;  good  fishing  in  adjacent  lakes,  boats  free; 
quail,  partridge,  woodcock,  squirrel,  and  rabbit  in  season  ;  5  minutes'  walk  from 
Methodist  and  Presbyterian  churches  ;  house  well  located,  with  large  lawns  and 
two  running  fountains;  modern  built  house,  with  hot  and  cold  water,  closets 
and  bath  room,  gas  in  every  room.  Refers  to  John  Knox,  White  Bros.,  and  Lyon 
Bros.,  Katonah. 

Morris  H.  Webb — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Cross  River,  Westchester  County, 
N.  Y.  4  miles;  transportation  by  stage,  25  cents  each  way;  accommodate  10;  6 
large  rooms  ;  adults  $5.00  to  $7.00,  children  $3.00  ;  good  fishing  and  gunning  ;  fine 
scenery;  churches  near. 

Mrs.  A.  Bedell — Farm  House.  r  mile;  transportation  free;  accommodate  20; 
adults  $5.00  to  57. 00,  children  $3.00  and  $4.00;  discount  for  season  ;  good  fishing 
in  Croton  Lake;  boats  50  cents  per  day;  good  gunn:ng  ;  good  livery;  house  on 


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high  ground  ;  healthy  locality,  and  free  from  malaria  :  churches  i  mile  distant. 
References  on  application. 
Mrs.  Harriet  Vredenburg— " Mountain  Spring"  Farm.  2^  miles;  transportation 
free;  ac:ommodate  15  to  20;  8  sleeping  rooms,  very  large  :  adults  $6.00  to  S7  00, 
children  half,  transient  $1.00 ;  good  fishing  in  Croton  Lake;  boats  about  25  cents 
per  day  ;  good  gunning  ;  excellent  livery ;  large  new  farm  house  with  modern 
improvements;  veranda;  shady  lawns;  croquet  grounds;  fountain  in  yard: 
beautiful  drives;  Methodist  church  2^  miles  distant.  Refers  to  Dr.  J.  T.  Vreden- 
burg, 109  E.  40th  Street,  New  York  City. 

A.  F.  Avery — Avery  House.  3  minutes'  walk  ;  accommodate  50  to  60  ;  30  sleeping 
rooms  ;  adults  $6.00  to  $7.00,  transient  $1.50,  rates  for  children  on  application  ; 
special  rates  for  season  ;  house  pleasantly  situated  on  high  ground,  in  the  midst  of 
charming  scenery  ;  over  a  dozen  lakes  and  rivers  within  a  radius  often  miles  afford 
excellent  fishing  ;  superior  livery  accommodations  ;  churches  of  various  denomina- 
tions in  vicinity. 

Dr.  J.  G.  Wood — Farm  House.  P.  O.  Box  164.  %  mile  from  station  ;  transfer,  25 
cents  each  way  ;  accommodate  30  ;  15  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  510.00,  children  half, 
transient  $2.00  ;  discount  for  season;  good  trout,  bass  and  pickerel  fishing  in  Cross 
River,  Waccatuc  and  Croton  Lakes  ;  good  gunn  ng — quail,  partridge  and  wood- 
cock 5  first-class  livery  at  reasonable  rates  ;  han isome  house,  with  piazza  on  all 
sides,  containing  large  rooms  with  high  ceilings  ;  situation  and  surroundings  unex- 
ceptionable in  every  particular;  fine  shade  trees  ;  pure  spring  water  ;  fresh 
vegetables  and  fruit.  Refers  to  "W.  H.  Lounsbery,  American  News  Co.,  New  York 
City,  and  Charles  Haines,  Bedford  Station,  N.  Y. 

Mrs.  S.  F.  Tompkins — Farm  House.  1  mile  ;  transfer  free,  one  way  ;  accommodate  3 
or  4  small  families  ;  6  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  §6.00,  children  half,  transient  $1.50; 
healthful  locality,  high  ground  ;  no  malaria ;  shady  lawn ;  swing  and  croquet 
grounds  ;  excellent  livery ;  Methodist  and  Presbyterian  churches  within  %  mile. 
Refers  to  Lyons  Bros.,  in  the  village. 

golden's  bridge,  n.  Y. 

Forty-four  miles.  7  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  3  trains  each 
way.  Time,  about  one  hour  and  thirty  minutes.  Regular  fare, 
$1.05  ;  excursion,  $1.85  ;  *fifteen  trip  tickets,  $11.25. 

Lake  Waccabuc,  N.  Y 

Charles  Adams — Boarding  House.  5  minutes'  walk  ;  accommodate  25  ;  adults  $6.00; 
house  handsomely  located  ;  large,  shady  grounds  ;  free  from  malaria;  table  supplied 
with  vegetables  and  fruit  all  fresh  from  the  farm ;  good  fishing,  walks  and  drives  ; 
churches  near.    Refers  to  S.  Wood,  335  Broadway,  New  York. 


*  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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N.  S.  Mullan — Waccabuc  House.  4%  miles  from  Golden's  Bridge  ;  accommodate 
80  ;  45  rooms  ;  adults  $9.00  to  $14.00,  children  on  application,  transient  $2.00  ;  dis- 
count for  season  ;  stage  from  station,  50  cents  ;  elevation  1000  feet  above  tide-water; 
no  malaria ;  no  mosquitoes  ;  boating,  bowling  and  fine  driving  ;  lass,  pickerel  and 
trout  fishing  ;  first-class  livery  furnished,  and  under  direct  supervision  of  J.  W. 
Hartshorn,  142  and  144  E.  59th  Streat,  New  York  City  ;  churches  of  all  denomina- 
tions within  2%  miles.    References  on  application. 

Mrs.  B.  Newman — Farm  House.  3  miles;  accommodate  10;  6  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00, 
children  $4.00 ;  bass  and  pickerel  fishing  in  Lake  Waccabuc  ;  good  gunning;  livery; 
house  new,  large,  comfortable,  home-like  ;  large  piazza  ;  all  churches  within  3 
miles.  Refers  to  W.  P.  Holly,  558  Lexington  Avenue,  New  York  City,  and  E.  A. 
Teed,  Golden's  Bridge,  N.  Y. 

Mrs.  Louis  Travis — Private  Residence.  l/%  mile  ;  accommodate  12  ;  6  sleeping  rooms; 
adults  $6.00  per  week,  children  $4.00 ;  good  fishing  in  Lakes  Waccabuc,  Mahopac 
and  Croton,  and  Croton  River  ;  partridge,  quail,  woodcock,  ducks,  etc.;  Methodist, 
Presbyterian  and  Episcopal  churches  near.  Refers  to  H.  A.  Cornell,  Railroad 
Agent. 

somer's  centre,  n.  y. 

Forty-eight  miles.  4  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  2  trains  from 
New  York,  3  to  New  York.  Time  of  express  train,  one  hour  and 
twenty  minutes.  Regular  fare,  $1.10;  excursion,  $2.00;  *fifteen 
trip  tickets,  $11.65. 

George  W.  Mathews — Farm  House.  5  minutes'  walk  from  station  ;  accommodate 
25  ;  12  rooms ;  adults  $6.00  to  $8.00  ;  discount  for  season  ;  house  located  on  high 
ground,  with  plenty  of  shade  trees  and  good  water  ;  Weber  piano  ;  good  fishing  in 
Lakes  Mahopac  and  Croton,  2  and  5  miles  distant ;  livery  ;  churches  of  all  denomina- 
tions in  vicinity.  Refers  to  N.  F.  Smith,  1162  Broadway,  and  T.  Oliver  Carter, 
39  Nassau  Street,  New  York  City. 

Mrs.  T.  H.  Lane — hoarding  House.  1  mile ;  accommodate  20  ;  12  rooms  ;  adults 
$5. co  to  $10.00  ;  children  $5.00 ;  plenty  of  shade  and  fruit ;  Methodist  and  Episcopal 
churches  in  sight.  Refers  to  C.  G.  Teed,  Somer's  Centre,  N.  Y.,  and  Wm.  M. 
Lane,  161  Lafayette  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Wm.  D.  Marshall — Boarding  House.  %  mile  ;  accommodate  20  ;  10  rooms  ;  adults 
$6.00  to  $8.00;  nice  lawn:  plenty  of  shade;  large  rooms;  porch  all  around  the 
house  ;  Methodist  and  Episcopal  churches  near.  Refers  to  Mr.  Turk,  229  Broad- 
way, New  York  City. 


*  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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LAKE    MAHOPAC,  N.  Y. 

Fifty-one  miles.  4  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  2  trains  from 
New  York,  3  to  New  York.  Time  by  express  train,  one  hour  and 
thirty  minutes.  Regular  fare,  $1.10;  excursion,  $2.00  ;  ^fifteen  trip 
tickets,  $12.75. 

Emerson  Clark — Thompson's  Hotel.  %  mile  ;  transportation  by  stage,  25  cents ; 
accommodate  350  to  400;  200  rooms  ;  adults  $15.00  to  $20.00,  children  half,  tran- 
sient $3.50  ;  discount  for  season  ;  pleasantly  situated  about  800  feet  above  the  level 
of  the  Hudson  River  ;  it  has  400  feet  of  broad  piazzas  running  around  the  building, 
a  large  ball  room,  a  billiard  room,  a  bowling  alley,  and  music  every  evening  durirg 
the  season;  good  fishing  for  bass,  pickerel,  perch,  etc.;  fishing  tackle  and  boats 
provided  ;  good  gunning — woodcock,  quail,  partridge,  etc.;  good  livery  ;  Methodist, 
Baptist,  and  Presbyterian  churches  in  vicinity. 

Joseph  G.  Cole — Cole  House.  1  mile;  transportation,  25  cents  ;  accommodate  85: 
48  rooms;  adults  $10.00  to  $15.00,  children  half  price,  transient  $250;  discount 
for  season ;  pleasantly  located,  with  splendid  drives  through  a  beautiful  lake 
country  having  an  elevation  of  800  feet  ;  no  malaria ;  no  mosquitoes  ;  good  table, 
clean  linen,  and  acceptable  attendance  ;  fishing;  boats  $1.00  to  $1.50  per  day; 
livery  ;  churches  of  all  denominations  in  vicinity.  Refer  to  Joseph  Ritter,  144  E. 
38th  Street,  New  York  City. 

George  H.  Anderson — Boarding  House.  %  mile;  accommodate  40:  21  rooms; 
adults  $8.00  to  $10.00,  transient  $2.00  ;  situated  on  high  ground,  overlooking  lake  ; 
thoroughly  drained  ;  excellent  water ;  fruit  abundant ;  good  livery  accommoda- 
tions ;  churches  near.    References  on  application. 

A.  L.  Rorke — Baldwin  House.  1  mile  ;  transportation  by  stage,  25  cents ;  accommo- 
date 50;  28  100ms;  adults  $8.00  and  upward,  children  $5.00,  transient  $2.00;  dis- 
count to  season  guests  ;  good  fishing  and  gunning  ■  fine  driving  through  very 
picturesque  country ;  Methodist,  Episcopal  and  Catholic  churches.  Refers  to 
lormer  patrons. 

J.  C.  Viault — Viault  Cottage.  l/2  mile;  stage  transportation,  25  cents  ;  accommodate 
36;  adults  $10.00  to  $15.00,  children  half  price,  transient  $3.00;  discount  for 
season  ;  Lakes  Mahopac,  Gilead,  Kirk,  and  Glenida  abound  with  good  fish ; 
gunning  good  ;  very  good  livery  ;  one  of  the  finest  situations  on  the  lake  ;  churches 
of  all  denominations  convenient. 

Edward  Ransom— mile;  free  picnic  grove;  accommodates  500  people;  building 
accommodates  250  ;  4  bowling  alleys  ;  1  bihiard  and  1  pool  table ;  refreshments 
and  temperance  drinks  ;  steam  launch  from  adjoining  dock  to  all  points  of  interest 
on  the  lake. 


*  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  3S. 


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Mrs.  Thomas  F.  Ganong — Boarding  House.  ^  mile  ;  accommodate  20  to  25  ;  adults 
$7.00  and  $8.00,  children  half ;  good  fishing  ;  good  livery  ;  churches  near.  Refers 
to  Geo.  H.  Anderson,  Lake  Mahopac,  N.  Y. 

Isaac  Badeau — Badeau  Cottage.  Y/2  mile;  transfer,  25  cents  ;  accommodate  30  ;  18 
sleeping  rooms;  adults  $8  00  to  $10.00,  children  $6.00  tD  $8.00,  transient  $2.00; 
discount  for  season  ;  house  pleasantly  situated  on  the  lake  shore  ;  good  fishing 
and  gunning;  excellent  livery;  churches  of  various  denominations  in  village. 
Refers  to  Jas.  A.  Patterson,  67  Exchange  Place,  New  York  City. 

purdy's,  n.  y. 

Forty-seven  miles.  7  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  3  trains  each 
way.  Time  by  express  train,  one  hour  and  thirty  minutes.  Regular 
fare,  $1.13;  excursion,  $1.90;  *fifteen  trip  tickets,  $11.65. 

Miss  Anna  B.  Hyatt — Farm  House.  2  miles;"  accommodate  10  to  12  :  8  rooms; 
adults  $5.00  to  #8.00,  children  on  application;  discount  to  season  guests ;  house 
pleasantly  situated,  on  high  ground  ;  good  livery;  Episcopal  church  convenient. 
Refers  to  C.  A.  Haynes,  215  West  54th  Street,  New  York. 

E.  Reynolds — Hotel.  200  feet  from  railroad  station;  15  rooms;  accommodate  15  ; 
adults  $6.00  to  $10. oo,  children  at  reduced  rates,  transient  $1.75  ;  good  boating  and 
gunning  ;  fishing  in  Lakes  Waccabuc  and  Peach  ;  good  bathing  in  river  500  feet 
distant  ;  table  supplied  with  best  products  of  the  country. 

Mrs.  Mary  J.  Lobdell — Farm  House.  3^  miles  ;  address,  Salem  Centre,  West  - 
chester County.  Take  children  (boys  or  girls)  exclusively  to  board  and  educate, 
$4-co  per  week,  or  $16.00  monthly,  seven  to  eighteen  years  ;  Episcopal  church  in 
vicinity.  Refers  to  Dr.  E.  B.  Foote,  120  Lexington  Avenue,  J.  J.  Ennis,  128 
West  29th  Street,  J,  S.  Huyler,  231  Lenox  Avenue,  New  York,  and  Mrs.  C.  N. 
Kempton,  525^  Quincy  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

E.  K.  Reed — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address.  North  Salem,  6  miles  ;  transportation 
by  stage,  50  cents;  accommodate  10;  adults  $6-oo,  children  {4.00;  beautifully 
situated,  1800  feet  above  tide-water,  commanding  an  unbroken  view  from  Long 
Island  Sound  to  the  Catsklll  Mountains  ;  fishing,  gunning,  livery,  all  the  best, 
References  on  application. 

Mrs.  J.  P.  Bailey — Boarding  House.  P.  O.  address,  North  Salem,  N.  Y.  4^  miles; 
transportation,  50  cents,*  accommodate  30;  18  rooms  ;  adults  $6.00  to  $8.00,  children 
according  to  age  ;  discount  for  season  ;  fishing  and  gunning  good ;  excellent 
livery;  churches  2  minutes' walk — Methodist  and  Congregational ;  house  pleasant, 
and  in  very  fine  situation ;  good  shade ;  fine  drives  and  scenery  •  good  table. 
Refers  to  W.  H.  Gardner,  Purdy's.  N.  Y. 


+  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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I.C.Wright — Farm  House.  %  mile  :  accommodate  10  ;  rates  cn  application;  good 
livery :  can  accommodate  horses  on  the  place  ;  fishing  very  fine — perch, 
pickerel,  and  bass  ;  abundance  of  fruit ;  situated  on  high  ground,  and  suirounded 
by  charming  scenery.    Refers  to  N.  H.  Miller,  Standard  House,  White  Plains. 


Forty-eight  miles.  7  trains  each  way  •  on  Sundays  3  trains  each 
way.  Time  by  express  train,  one  hour  and  thirty-five  minutes. 
Regular  fare,  $1.15  ;  excursion,  $2.00  ;  ^fifteen  trip  tickets,  $12.00. 

Joseph  O.  Carpenter — Carpenter  House.  Opposite  station ;  accommodate  20;  adults 
S7.00  to  $10.00,  children  $5.00  ;  discount  for  season;  situated  ne:ir  Presbyterian 
and  Baptist  churches  ;  livery  connected  with  house  ;  vicinity  abounds  with  beautiful 
drives,  splendid  reads ;  fishing  and  gunning.  Refers  to  Ellinger  &  Rennert,  New 
York  City,  and  H.  H.  &  T.  W.  Fowler,  Purdy's  Station 


F!fty-two  miles.  7  trains  each  way ;  on  Sundays  3  trains  each 
way.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  one  hour  and  twenty-five  minutes. 
Regular  fare,  $1.25  ;  excursion,  $2.15;  ^fifteen  trip  tickets,  $13.15. 
Connects  with  New  York  &  New  England  Railroad. 

Mrs.  Clark  S.  Penny — Turk  Hill  House.  Yx  mile;  accommodate  20;  0  rooms; 
adults  $8.00,  children  half  price  ;  transportation,  50  cents :  pleasantly  located 
amidst  beautiful  scenery,  and  overlooking  a  lovely  valley  as  far  as  Lake  Maho- 
pac,  8  miles  distant  ;  fine  bass,  perch,  and  trout  fishing  in  Peach  Lake  ,  good 
gunning — woodcock,  quail,  and  partridge;  first  class  livery,  churches  of  all 
denominations  in  vicinity.  Refers  to  Mr.  B.  Holmes,  168  Taylor  Street,  Brooklyn, 
N.  Y.,  and  Mr.  F.  G  Smedley,  237  Broadway,  room  39,  New  York. 

John  S.  Reed — Croton  River  House.  \%  miles;  transportation,  ^o  cents;  accommo- 
date 40;  25  rooms,  entirely  remodeled  and  refurnished  since  last  season;  adults 
$7.00  to  $10.00,  children  $3.00  to  #5.co,  transient  $2.00;  a  very  fine  country  hotel, 
large  lawn  in  front;  beautiful  scenery  surrounding;  fishing  in  Peach,  Howes, 
Haines,  and  other  lakes;  good  gunning  — woodcock,  quail,  etc.;  livery  accommo- 
dations the  best;  5  churches  near.  Refers  to  A.  F.  Lobdell,  Postmaster,  and 
F.  Wells,  Cashier  of  Bank. 

Egbert  C,  Howes — Private  Boarding  House.    P   O.  address  Box  218,  Brewsters, 
N.  Y.    3  minutes'  walk  from  station;  accommodate  6 ;  6  rooms;  adults  $8.00  to 
$10  00  children  half;  good  fishing  in  Lakes  Croton,  Peach,  and  others  ;  good  livery 
board  first  class;  fresh  farm  products,  etc.;  good  roads  and  pleasant  drives  in 
vicinity;  churches  near.    Refers  to  M.  H.  Hoyt,  Postmaster. 


Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 


CROTON    FALLS,   N.  Y. 


BREWSTERS,   N.  Y. 


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S.  T.  McMahon — Brewster  House.  100  yards  from  station  ;  60  rooms;  accommodate 
100;  adults  $10.00,  transient  $2.00;  good  fishing  and  gunning;  game  of  all  kinds  ; 
first  class  livery  in  connection  with  the  house  ;  churches  near. 

Newman  Briggs — Briggs  House.  P.  O.  address  North  Salem,  N.  Y.  5  miles  from 
Brewsters  Station  ;  transfer  50  cents ;  accommodate  10  ;  adults  $7.00,  children 
under  ten  half  price,  transient  $1.25  ;  good  fishing  ;  excellent  livery  ;  Methodist, 
Presbyterian,  Episcopal,  and  Universalist  churches  within  2  miles  ;  house  beauti- 
fully situated  in  a  natural  grove  near  a  lake.  Refers  to  Jas.  G.  Cooper,  Tribune 
Building,  New  York  City. 

dykeman's,  n.  y. 

Fifty-five  miles.  4  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  3  trains  from 
New  York,  2  to  New  York.  Time,  about  two  hours.  Regular  fare, 
$1.33  ;  excursion,  $2.30;  *fifteen  trip  tickets,  $13.90. 

towner's,  n:  y. 

Fifty-eight  miles.  5  trains  from  New  York,  6  to  New  York  ;  on 
Sundays  3  trains  each  way.  Time  by  express  trains,  two  hours. 
Regular  fare,  $1.40  ;  excursion,  $2.45  ;  *fifteen  trip  tickets,  $15.40. 

PATTERSON,  N.  Y. 

Sixty  miles.  6  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  3  trains  each  way. 
Time  by  express  trains,  about  two  hours.  Regular  fare,  $1.48  ; 
excursion,  $2.55  ;  ^fifteen  trip  tickets,  $15.75. 

G.  W.  Boice — Hotel.  Short  distance  from  station  ;  accommodate  12  to  15  ;  10  rooms  ; 
adults  $8.00  to  $12.00,  children  half  price,  transient  $2.00  per  day;  near  Presby- 
terian and  Episcopal  churches  ;  good  gunning  and  fishing  ;  good  livery.  Refers  to 
Geo.  A.  Russell,  321  East  82d  Street,  and  G.  M.  Van  Olinda,  15  Harrison  Street, 
New  York  City. 

Ward  Bronson — American  House.  3  minutes'  walk  from  station  ;  accommodate  20 ; 
20  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  to  $10. co,  children  $2.00  ;  house  very  pleasantly 
located  ;  beautiful  lawn  and  shade  trees  ;  large  piazza ;  near  Mizzentop  Hotel, 
Pawling  ;  charming  walks  and  drives  in  vicinity;  superior  livery  accommodations  ; 
Episcopal,  Presbyterian  and  Baptist  churches  near. 

M.  T.  Wing. — Farm  House.  4  miles  ;  elevation,  1300  feet  above  tide-water  ;  accom- 
modate 6  to  8  ;  4  sleeping  rooms  ;  rates  and  references  on  application  ;  excellent 
livery  accommodations  ;  beautiful  scenery;  no  malaria  ;  good  table. 


*  Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  ol  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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55 


PAWLING.    N.  Y. 

Sixty-four  miles.  7  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  3  trains  each 
way.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  one  hour  and  forty  minutes. 
Special  express  trains  leaving  New  York  at  3.40  p.m.,  and  leaving 
Pawling  at  7.20  a.m.,  will  run  from  June  1st  to  October  1st.  Reg- 
ular fare,  $1.55  ;  excursion,  $2.65  ;  ^fifteen  trip  tickets,  $16.50. 

A.  Cleveland — Dutcher  House.  3  minutes' walk  from  station;  accommodate  250; 
150  rooms  ;  rate  per  day  $3.00  ;  special  rates  for  season  ;  an  elegant  house,  hand- 
somely furnished;  gas  and  steam;  fountain  and  music  stand;  opera  house  for 
entertainments,  dancing,  etc.;  fine  scenery  ;  delightful  drives  and  walks  ;  cuisine 
and  service  unsurpassed  ;  billiard  room,  barber  shop,  baths,  and  all  modern  im- 
provements; good  trout,  bass,  pickerel,  and  perch  fishing;  gunning  in  season  ; 
good  livery;  churches  of  all  denominations  convenient.  Refers  to  J.  B.  Dutcher 
and  H.  J.  Hayden,  Grand  Central  Station,  New  York  City;  A.  P.  Dix,  822  Madi- 
son Avenue  ;  William  B.  Wheeler,  80  Broadway  ;  C.  S  Webb,  Murray  Hill  Hotel  ; 
Hon.  Gunning  S.  Bedford,  65  Fifth  Avenue;  C.  H.  Holder,  care  Tiffany  &  Co.; 
H.  Lewis  Morris,  16  Exchange  Place,  and  Joseph  Thompson,  256  West  52d  Street, 
New  York  City. 

Howe  &  Gilman — Mizzentop  Hotel.  3  miles  ;  accommodate  225  ;  140  rooms  ;  special 
terms  for  children  and  nurses,  transient  $3.50  ;  discount  to  season  guests  ;  trans- 
portation, 50  cents  ;  1200  feet  above  sea  level;  healthful  location,  with  beautiful 
drives,  showing  the  varied  scenery  of  three  different  States  ;  good  black  bass,  pike, 
perch,  and  trout  fishing  in  Lakes  Hammersley  and  Green  Mountain  ;  gunning — 
woodcock,  quail,  and  partridge  ;  good  livery  ;  churches  in  vicinity.  Refers  to  D. 
Willis  James,  New  York  ;  W.  T.  Hatch,  Brooklyn  ;  J.  J.  Toffey,  State  Treasurer, 
New  Jersey  ;  J.  B  Dutcher,  New  York.  Apply  to  W.  B.  Wheeler,  No  80  Broad- 
way, New  York  City.    Cottages  and  lodging  places  convenient. 

Mrs.  Laura  Frost — Farm  House.  5  miles  ;  accommodate  18  ;  6  rooms  ;  adults  $10.00 
to  $12.00,  children  $6.00  ;  discount  to  season  guests  ;  nice  lawns  ;  croquet  grounds  ; 
shade  trees,  well  supplied  with  hammocks  ;  high  elevation  ;  good  fishing  and 
gunning ;  good  livery  ;  Congregational,  Methodist  and  Quaker  churches  2  to  4 
miles.    Refers  to  Mrs.  Emma  G.  Cass  and  Mr.  William  H.  Taber. 

Wm.  H.  Arnold — Meadow  Orchard  Farm  House.  1  mile ;  accommodate  8  ;  special 
rates  for  season  ;  transient  $2.00  ;  fishing  in  Hammersley  Lake — bass  and  pickerel  ; 
good  gunning  and  superior  livery  ;  plenty  of  shade  and  high  ground  ;  Methodist 
and  Baptist  churches.    Refers  to  Geo.  W.  Chase,  Cashier  Pawling  National  Bank. 

W.  H.  Chapman — Chapman  Seminary.  5  minutes'  walk  ;  accommodate  30  to  40  ;  20 
rooms  ;  terms  reasonable ;  situated  near  the  Dutcher  House.  Refers  to  J.  B 
Dutcher. 


^Fifteen  trip  tickets  are  limited  to  one  month  from  date  of  purchase,  and  are 
available  for  passage  of  holder  and  those  accompanying  him  or  her. 
Note — For  daily  commutation  rates  see  page  38. 


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Richard  T.  Osborn — Farm  House.  4  miles  ;  accommodate  10 ;  rates  given  upon 
application  ;  very  finely  situated,  in  the  midst  of  beautiful  scenery  ;  a  very  health- 
ful spot ;  good  fishing  in  Lake  Hammersley  ;  can  accommodate  two  or  three 
horses ;  Friends  Meeting  House  at  hand ;  2  miles  from  Mizzentop  Hotel.  Ad- 
dress, Quaker  Hill,  Dutchess  County,  N.  Y. 

Stephen  M.  Osborn — Farm  House.  4  miles  ;  5  rooms  ;  good  fishing  and  gunning ; 
good  livery  ;  churches  3  miles  distant. 

G.  S.  Norton — Boarding  House.  5  minutes'  walk  from  station  ;  accommodate  15  ; 
12  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $12.00  to  §15.00  ;  transient  $2.00  ;  near  Methodist,  Baptist, 
and  Catholic  churches  ;  excellent  fishing  and  gunning  in  vicinity  ;  good  livery  ; 
an  abundant  table  and  plenty  cf  milk  and  cream.  Refers  to  J.  B.  Dutcher,  Grand 
Central  Station,  New  York  City,  and  E.  Pugsley,  Pawling. 

SOUTH    DOVER,   N.  Y. 

Sixty-nine  miles.  4  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  2  trains 
from  New  York,  3  to  New  York.  Time  of  express  train, 
two  hours  and  six  minutes.  Regular  fare,  $1.70;  excursion, 
$2.85. 

Mrs.  Wing.  J.  Martin — Farm  House.  2  miles  from  railroad  station  ;  transportation, 
25  cents ;  accommodate  6  ;  7  rooms ;  adults  $7.00,  children  $5.00 ;  discount  for 
families  or  for  season  ;  good  fishing  in  Lakes  Hammersley  and  Ellis  and  Hatch 
Pond,  to  which  parties  will  be  taken  once  a  week  free  of  charge  ;  table  furnished 
with  best  of  eatables ;  Baptist  and  Methodist  churches  near.  References  on  ap- 
plication. 

Mrs.  Wm.  R.  Trowbridge — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Wing's  Station,  N.  Y. 
Conveyance  free  ;  accommodate  10  ;  6  rooms  :  adults  $8.00,  children  §4.50  ;  dis- 
count for  season ;  good  fishing  ;  house  stands  cn  elevated  ground  ;  no  malaria ; 
very  shady;  plenty  of  milk  and  vegetables  ;  1^  miles  from  churches.  Refers  to 
Mrs.  J.  F.  Graham,  747  Lexington  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

J.  M.  Wilcox — Overlook  Farm  House.  3  miles  from  station  ;  season  guests  transferred 
free;  accommodate  8  ;  4  sleeping  rooms;  adults  $5.00,  transient  $1.00;  house  is 
situated  upon  a  hill  overlooking  the  surrounding  country  ;  charming  landscape  , 
good  fishing  in  Lake  Ellis  and  river — bass,  white  fish,  etc.;  also  gunning  in  season  : 
Baptist  and  Methodist  churches  within  5  miles.  Refers  to  T.  Buckingham,  Agent, 
at  South  Dover. 

M.  A.  Griffin — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Wing's  Station,  N.  Y.  2%  miles  from 
railroad  station;  transfer  free ;  private  conveyance;  accommodate  12;  8 
sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  to  $10.00,  reduced  rates  for  young  children  ;  good 
pickerel,  bass  and  trout  fishing  in  Lake  Hammersley,  Hammersley's  Creek  and 
Webotuck  River  ;  2  miles  from  Methodist  and  Baptist  churches  ;  house  situated  in 
healthful  locality ;  beautiful  scenery.  Refers  to  T.  Buckingham,  Ticket  Agent, 
South  Dover. 


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E.  H.  Martin — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Wing's  Station,  N.  Y.  %  mile  from 
railroad  staion  ;  transfer  by  carriage  free  ;  accommodate  4  to  8  ;  4  sleeping  rooms; 
adu'.ts  $5.00,  children  $2.00,  transient  $1.00  :  discount  for  season  ;  a  pleasant  house, 
with  large,  airy  rocms  ;  shady  lawn  ;  croquet  grounds,  tennis  court,  etc.;  Baptist 
and  Methodist  churches  within  a  few  minutes'  walk.  Refers  to  T,  Buckingham, 
Ticket  Agent,  South  Dover. 

DOVER   PLAINS,  N.  Y. 

Seventy-six  miles.  5  trains  each  way ;  on  Sundays  2  trains 
from  New  York,  3  to  New  York.  Time  by  fast  express,  two 
hours  and  twenty  minutes.    Regular  fare,  $1.85  ;  excursion,  $3.10. 

J.  B.  Senk — Pleasant  View  Hov.se.  2%  miles  ;  accommodate  75  ;  27  rooms  ;  bath 
rooms  in  house  ;  adults  «6.oo,  children  S3. 00  ;  discount  to  seascn  guests  ;  eleva- 
tion 1000  feet ;  charming  scenery  ;  croquet,  lawn  tennis  and  bas3-ball  grounds  ; 
good  roads  for  driving  and  walking;  good  fishing  and  gunning;  good  livery; 
Baptist,  Methodist,  and  Catholic  churches  within  3  miles.  Refers  to  Jno.  Bauer, 
515  Second  Avenue,  New  York. 

M.  Y.  Corwin— Dover  Plains  Hotel.  Opposite  station  ;  accommodate  25  ;  special 
rates  for  children  ;  transient  §2.co  ;  discount  to  season  guests  ;  fine  scenery  ; 
healthful  location  ;  delightful  drives  and  walks  ;  gcod  fishing  and  gunning  ;  good 
livery;  Baptist,  Methodist,  and  Catholic  churches.  References  furnished  on  ap- 
plication. 

Miss  Julia  A.  Butler — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Chestnut  Ridge,  Dutchess 
County,  N.  Y.  3^  miles  ;  3  large  and  5  small  rooms  ;  adults  $6.00,  children 
half  price ;  Methodist,  Baptist,  and  Catholic  churches  near  ;  located  on  an  elevation 
of  from  1000  to  1200  feet  above  the  level  of  the  sea  ;  free  from  malaria  ;  beautiful 
drive  from  Dover ;  daily  mail  twice  ;  farm  of  108  acres ;  excellent  table. 
Refers  to  Mrs.  J.  H.  Bennett,  306  Jay  Street,  Brooklyn. 

Mrs.  LoriSA  K.  Belding — Farm  House.  1  mile  ;  accommodate  30  ;  20  rooms  ;  adults 
$7.00  to  $10.00  ;  discount  to  season  guests  ;  transportation  free  ;  large,  shady  lawn 
and  croquet  grounds  ;  pure  spring  water  ;  plenty  of  fruit  in  season  ;  good  roads 
for  walking  and  driving  ;  accommodations  for  horses  and  carriages ;  good  fishing 
and  gunning ;  Baptist,  Methodist,  and  Catholic  churches  in  the  village.  Refers  to 
F.  O.  Pierce,  169  and  17b  Fulton  Street,  New  York  ;  Alexander  Lewis,  87  Pierpont 
Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Mrs.  George  Hufert — Farm  House.  Y±  mile  ;  transfer  free  ;  accommodate  10 ;  8 
sleeping  rooms;  adults  $8.co  to  $10.00,  children  half,  transient  $150;  discount 
for  season  ;  plenty  of  shade  ;  good  lawn  ;  fishing  and-  gunning  ;  good  livery  at 
reasonable  rat :s  ;  churches  of  various  denominations  near.  Refers  to  Mrs.  Jno. 
Elderkin,  150  West  83d  Street,  New  York  City. 

Mrs.  J.  Van  Ness  Benson — Farm  House.     P.  O.  Box  30.  miles  ;  no  charge 

for  transportation ;  accommodate  6  ;  terms  moderate  ;  situation  retired,  pleas- 
ant, and  healthful :  churches  convenient :  good  references  if  desired. 


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Wm.  P.  Rundai.l — Farm  House.  2  miles;  transfer  in  private  conveyance  free," 
accommodate  4  or  5  ;  3  sleeping  rooms;  adults  $8.00,  children  half  ;  this  is  an 
attractive  modern  house,  well  shaded;  lawn  for  tennis,  archery,  etc.;  running 
spring  water  ;  bathrooms;  fine  trout  fishing  in  numerous  mountain  streams  ;  good 
gunning  ;  Baptist,  Methodist,  and  Presbyterian  churches  in  vicinity. 

Thos.  O'Brien — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Chestnut  Ridge,  Dutchess  Co.. 
N.  Y.  3^  miles  from  Dover  Plains  station  :  transportation  by  private  convey- 
ance, without  charge;  accommodate  14;  7  sleeping  rooms:  adults  $6.00,  chil- 
dren $3.00,  transient  $1.00 ;  discount  for  season:  good  fishing  and  gunning: 
excellent  livery;  Methodist,  Baptist,  and  Catholic  churches  in  vicinity.  Ref- 
erences exchanged. 

WASSA1C,  N.  Y. 

Eighty-one  miles.  4  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  2  trains 
from  New  York,  3  to  New  York.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  two 
hours  and  thirty  minutes.    Regular  fare,  $1.98  ;  excursion,  $3.25. 

Isaac  Sisson — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Lithgow,  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y.  3  miles  ; 
adults  $6.00;  finest  trout  fishing  in  the  county;  good  gunning— woodcock,  part- 
ridge, etc.;  churches  in  vicinity ;  house  is  finely  situated  on  high  ground,  with 
fine  view  of  Catskills ;  roads  and  drives  unsurpassed.  Refers  to  Hon.  John  H. 
Ketchum. 

G.  H.  Gazely — Wassaic  House.  %  mile  ;  transportation  free  ;  accommodate  30; 
15  rooms ;  adults  $8.00,  children  half ;  mountain  trout  streams  ;  bass  and  pxkerel 
fishing  ;  gunning  for  all  game  ;  house  is  situated  in  a  mountainous  region  ;  plenty 
of  shade;  beautiful  scenery  and  drives  ;  lovely  park  surrounding  house. 

Charles  Buckley — Private  Dwelling.  3  minutes'  walk  from  station  ;  accommodate 
6  ;  5  rooms  ;  adults  £8.co  ;  discount  for  season  ;  very  good  fishing;  good  gunning  ; 
house  is  located  on  high  ground  ;  pleasant,  large  rooms  ;  plenty  of  shade  ;  fine 
scenery;  nice  drives,  etc.;  5  minutes'  walk  to  Presbyterian  church.  Refers  to 
Mr.  Sturges,  Station  Agent. 

A.  E.  Hall — Farm  House.  1%  miles;  transfer  free;  accommodate  4  to  6;  4  sleeping 
rooms;  adults  £7.00,  children  half;  house  well  shaded;  broad  piazza;  ruming 
spring  water  ;  good  livery;  Presbyterian,  Baptist,  and  Catholic  churches  in  vicinity. 
Refers  to  Milton  D.  Hall,  Dover  Plains,  N.  Y. 

AMENIA,  N.  Y. 

Eighty-four  miles.  5  trains  each  way.  On  Mondays,  June  1st 
to  October  1st,  an  additional  express  train  will  be  run,  arriving  in 
New  York  9.05  a.m.;  on  Sundays  2  trains  from  New  York,  3  to  New 
York.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  two  hours  and  thirty-six  minutes. 
Regular  fare,  $2.05  ;  excursion,  $3.45. 


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Peter  Pratt— Pratt  House.  y2  mile;  transportation  free;  accommodate  30;  22 
rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  to  $to.co,  children  $4.00  to  $7.00,  transient  §2. 00  ;  discount  for 
season  by  agreement ;  large  house  ;  rcoms  large  and  high  ;  well  ventilated;  drain- 
age perfect ;  spring  water  brought  from  the  mountains  specially  for  this  house  \ 
grounds  extensive  and  well  shaded;  a  fine  grove  on  premises;  billiard  room  and  livery 
stable  in  connection  ;  1  minute's  walk  from  Presbyterian,  MetVodis*-,  Baptist,  and 
Catholic  churches.  References  :  Dr.  W.  B.  Hurd,  32  Bedford  Avenue,  Brooklyn, 
N.  Y.  ;  John  R.  Collins,  Grand  Central  Station,  New  York  City. 

W.  J.  Clanny — "  Valley  View  "  Farm  House.  4  miles  ;  transfer  free  :  8  rooms ; 
accommodate  12  to  14  ;  large,  shady  lawn  ;  croquet  and  tennis  grounds  ;  pure 
spring  water  ;  pleasant  walks  and  drives  ;  photographs  of  house  with  terms  on 
application.  Refers  to  Mrs.  Clanny,  297  State  Street,  Brooklyn,  and  Miss  Farley, 
no  W.  74th  Street,  New  York. 

Mrs.  E.  E.  Northrup — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Leedsville,  Dutchess  County, 
N.  Y.  3  miles  ;  meet  guests  at  depot  ;  no  charge  for  transfer  ;  accommodate  10 ; 
5  double  rooms  ;  adults  $8.00  to  $10.00,  children  half ;  good  fishing  in  lakes  in 
vicinity;  quail,  partridge,  etc.,  in  season;  churches  of  all  denominations  within 
short  distances.  Refers  to  Dr.  E.  W.  Avery,  16  Hancock  Street,  Brooklyn, 
and  Joel  Benton,  13  Laight  Street,  New  York. 

Mrs.  Hyatt  Frost — For  Rent.  Large  two-story  frame  house  with  cottage.  1%  miles  ; 
grounds  high  and  dry  ;  plenty  of  shade  trees  ;  an  abundance  of  fruit  and  berries 
of  all  kinds  ;  good  garden  ;  house  furnished  in  good  style  and  heated  by  furnace  ; 
one  well  and  two  large  cisterns  on  the  place  ;  large  two-story  slate  roof  carriage 
house  and  private  stable  ;  also  large  wood  and  ice  house  with  shop  combined. 
Address  for  particulars. 

Mrs.  J.  R.  Dakin — Private  Residence.  40  rods  ;  accommodate  5  or  over  ;  5  large 
sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00,  children  under  ten  half  price,  transient  $1.00; 
good  fishing  within  short  distance— trout  in  streams;  bass  and  pickerel  in  lakes; 
Baptist,  Methodist,  Presbyterian,  and  Catholic  churches  within  half  mile  :  house 
very  pleasantly  situated  ;  healthful  locality. 

M.  A.  Barton — Amenia  House.  Opposite  station;  adults  $8.00  to  $12.00.  children 
on  application,  transient  $2.00 ;  large,  airy  rooms;  finely  shaded  lawn;  good 
table;  churches  of  various  denominations  convenient.  Refers  to  Judge 
Reynolds,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.;  Hon.  Homer  A.  Nelson  ;  Hon.  A.  M.  Card;  D.  S. 
Hammond.  Murray  Hill  Hotel,  and  H.  H.  Brockway,  Ashland  House,  New 
York  City. 

M.  B.  Benton — "  The  Maples."  To  rent,  $400  for  season.  A  tasteful  cottage, 
with  6  acres  of  land;  2%  miles  from  station;  daily  stage;  cottage  has  11 
rooms;  verandas,  balcony  and  5  open  fire-places;  beautifully  situated  on  bank 
of  Wehutuck  River ;  broad  lawn,  with  drive ;  a  few  rods  from  post-office ; 
daily  mail.  Refers  to  G.  L.  Smith,  "The  Austan,"  Broadway  and  55th 
Street,  New  York. 


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SHARON    STATION,  N.  Y. 

Eighty-seven  miles.  5  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  2  trains 
from  New  York,  3  to  New  York.  Time  by  fast  express  train, 
two  hours  and  forty-three  minutes.  Regular  fare,  $2.13;  excur- 
sion, $3.55. 

Solomon  Kirby — Sharon  Inn.  3  miles  from  Sharon  station,  accommodate  70;  50 
rooms  ;  adults  §10  oo  to  $15.00,  children  on  application  ;  stage  to  and  from  all 
trains,  50  cents  ;  house  newly  repaired  and  refurnished  ;  well  shaded  lawn  ;  pleas 
ant  walks  and  drives  :  high  ground  and  healthy  ;  charming  scenery  ;  bass,  pickerel 
and  trout  fish'ng  in  Mudge,  Indian,  and  Beardsley  Lakes  ;  good  gunning — wook- 
cock,  partridge,  quail,  rabbit,  etc  ;  good  livery  ;  churches  of  all  denominations  in 
vicinity.  Best  of  references  furnished  and  required.  One  cottage  in  connection, 
and  many  others  close  by. 

H.  J.  Taylor — Private  Boarding  House.  3  miles  ;  accommodate  12  ;  5  rooms  ;  adults 
$3.oo  to  $10.00,  children  §4.00  to  $6  00  ;  stage  meets  all  trains,  fare  40  to  50  cents  ; 
house  large  and  airy  ;  pure  water  ;  delightful  drives  ;  healthful  location  ;  splendid 
fishing  and  gunning  ;  good  livery ;  Congregational,  Methodist,  and  Episcopal 
churches  near.    Refers  to  Gilbert  L.  Smith  and  ex-Mayor  Wickham. 

N.  C.  Wilson — Private  Residence.  Address,  Sharon,  Conn.  3  miles;  transportation 
by  stage  ;  accommodate  10  ;  terms  on  application  ;  numerous  lakes  and  abundance 
of  woods  furnish  the  sportsman's  desire,  while  the  surrounding  country  abounds 
with  the  most  picturesque  drives  and  walks  ;  good  livery  ;  churches  near.  Best  of 
references. 

Mrs.  Sarah  I.  Holley — Private  Residence.  P.  O.  address,  Sharon  Station,  Dutch- 
ess County,  N.  Y.  ^  mile  ;  transfer  by  stage  •  accommodate  24  ;  12  rooms  rates 
on  application ;  good  fishing  in  adjacent  lakes  ;  Methodist  and  Presbyterian 
churches  convenient.  Refers  to  E.  \V.  Austin,  115  Broadway;  G.  W.  Hoag,  2022 
Third  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

John  Liner — Pleasant  View  Hotel.  P.  O.  address,  Sharon,  Conn.  3  miles  ;  stage 
transportation,  40  cents ;  accommodate  10 ;  10  rooms ;  adults  $7.00,  children, 
$4.00,  transient  $1.50;  discount  for  season:  Indian,  Mudge,  and  other  ponds 
abound  with  bass,  pickerel,  etc.;  boats  and  fishing  tackle,  50  cents  :  gunning  good 
— partridge,  woodcock,  quail  ;  good  livery  ;  Congregational,  Methodist,  and  Epis- 
copal churches. 

Miss  Laura  Loucks — Boardi.  g  House.  2%  miles;  stage  transportation,  50  cents; 
accommodate  10  ;  9  rooms  ;  terms  $8.00  to  $10.00 ;  discount  to  season  guests  ■  one 
of  the  most  pleasant  situations  obtainable — high  ground,  comfortable  house  ;  good 
table ;  convenient  for  fishing,  gunning,  boating  and  riding  ;  Congregational, 
Methodist,  Episcopal,  and  Catholic  churches  near. 


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Sharon  Valley,  Conn. 

Mrs.  F.  B.  Hamlin — Farm  House.         miles  from  Sharon  Station.  Stage  transporta- 
tion, 50  cents  ;  accommodate  10  ;  8  rooms  ;  terms  on  application  ;  ample  shade  and 
grounds ;  healthful  location ;  iruit  in  abundance  ;  good  table  ;  bass  and  pickerel 
fishing  in  Silver  Lake ;  good  gunning — woodcock,  snipe,  and  partridge  ;  livery  ; 
.  Methodist,  Episcopal,  and  Catholic  churches  in  vicinity. 

Misses  Delavan — Private  Boarding  House.  P.  O.  address,  Sharon,  Litchfield 
County,  Conn.  2%  miles  ;  stages  ;  accommodate  10  or  12  ;  adults  $8.00  to  $10.00  ; 
trout,  bass  and  pickerel  fishing;  excellent  livery;  an  old-fashioned  house,  pleasant, 
cool  and  comfortable  ;  fine  view  of  rural  village,  shaded  with  elm  trees  ;  scenery 
unsurpassed  ;  healthy  locality  ;  churches  near.  Refer  to  Albro  Aiken,  10  Water 
Street,  New  York  City. 

Mrs.  I.  N.  Bartkam — Boarding  House.  P.  O.  address,  Sharon,  Conn.  2^  miles  ; 
transportation,  $1. co  ;  accommodate  15  to  20;  13  rooms  ;  adults  $8.co  to  $15.00, 
children  $5.00  to  $8.00;  discount  for  seaso.i  ;  good  fishing  in  Silver  Lake  ;  good 
gunning  ;  good  livery  ;  house  stands  on  high  ground  ;  plenty  of  shade  ;  plenty  of 
fruit,  etc.;  extensive  grounds ;  fine  drive;  and  views;  churches  near.  Refers  to 
Gilbert  L.  Smith.  1730  Broadway,  New  York  City,  and  Mrs.  S.  A.  Law,  215  South 
9th  Street,  Brooklyn,  E.  D. 

S  A.  Skiff — Boarding  House.  P.  O.  address,  Sharon,  Conn.  2%  miles  from  Sharon 
station;  reasonable  charge  for  transfer;  accommodate  15;  7  sleeping  rooms; 
terms  on  application ;  good  bass  and  pickerel  fishing  :  3  lakes  within  3  miles  ; 
excellent  livery;  4  churches  within  10  minutes'  walk  ,  a  pleasant,  shady  glen,  with 
graceful  water-fall  on  the  place.    Refers  to  Dr.  W.  W.  Knight  and  E.  F.  Gillette. 

Ged.  M.  Marckres — P  O  address,  Sharon,  Conn.  A  beautiful  modern  cottage  on 
Main  Street  to  rent  for  season  ;  large,  cool  rooms,  bath  room,  hot  and  cold  water, 
fire-place,  etc  ;  good  garden  and  a  variety  of  fruit.  Address  for  photograph  and 
terms. 

coleman's,  n.  y. 

Eighty-eight  miles.  4  trains  from  New  York,  3  to  New  York  ; 
on  Sundays  2  trains  from  New  York,  3  to  New  York.  Time  bv 
fast  express  train,  two  hours  and  forty-five  minutes.  Regular  fare, 
$2.18;  excursion,  $3.60. 

S,  T.  Merwix — Farm  House.  2  miles  ;  transfer  by  carriage  free  ;  accommodate  10  ; 
5  sleeping  rooms ;  adults  $6.00  to  $8.00,  special  rates  for  season;  excellent  fish- 
ing in  Indian  Pond,  Round  Pond  and  numerous  small  lakes  and  streams  in  vicinity, 
good  gunning  ;  livery  at  reasonable  rates  ;  house  delightfully  situated  ;  plenty  of 
pure  mountain  air  ;  large  shaded  lawn  ;  no  malaria  ;  no  mosquitoes  ;  every  atten- 
tion will  be  paid  to  guests  ;  plentiful  table  provided.  Refers  to  Rev.  F.  M.  Good- 
child  and  D.  D.  Calkins,  Amenia,  N.  Y. 


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MILLERTON,  N.  Y. 

Ninety-two  miles.  5  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays  2  trains  from 
New  Yoric,  3  to  New  York.  Time  by  fast  express,  two  hours  and 
fifty-five  minutes.  Regular  fare,  $2.28  ;  excursion,  $3.75.  Connects 
with  Hartford  &  Connecticut  Western  and  Newburgh,  Dutchess  & 
Connecticut  Railroads. 

W.  B.  Grey — Private  House.  80  rods  from  station ;  accommodate  5  ;  adults  $7.00, 
children  at  reduced  rates,  special  rates  for  season  ;  Rudd,  Indian,  Long  and  Round 
Ponds  furnish  good  fishing  ;  good  gunning;  livery  accommodations  good  ;  Baptist, 
Presbyterian,  Methodist,  and  Catholic  churches  within  five  minutes'  walk.  Refers 
to  N.  Best  and  Webster  Deacon,  Millerton. 

O.  Wakeman — Farm  House,  large  and  commodious.  %  mile;  3  large  rooms  well 
fitted  and  furnished  for  boarders;  will  accommodate  a  small  family;  terms  on 
application  J  a  delightful  situation  ;  good  water  ;  an  abundance  of  pure  milk,  vege- 
tables and  poultry  from  the  farm;  best  of  gunning  and  fishing;  livery  accom- 
modations very  good  ;  churches  within  %  mile.  Refers  to  J.  R.  Collins,  Grand 
Central  Station,  New  York  City. 

Mrs. James  Campbell — Farm  House.  2  miles;  transportation  free;  accommodate 
15  to  20;  adults  $6.00  to  $8.00,  children  $4.00;  fishing  in  Rudd  Pond,  covering  100 
acres  ;  house  pleasantly  situated  ;  plenty  of  shade  ;  abundance  of  fruit ;  Metho- 
dist, Baptist,  and  Congregational  churches. 

Hoffman  Sweet — Woodside  Cottage.  1  mile  J  transportation  free  ;  accommodate 
10;  5  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00,  children  $4.50,  transient  $1.50;  excellent  fishing  in 
Rudd  and  Indian  Ponds  ;  good  gunning  ;  livery  at  reasonable  rates  ;  this  is  a  large 
old-fashioned  farm  house,  with  large,  airy  rooms;  shady  lawn  and  good  water; 
churches  of  various  denominations  in  vicinity.  Refers  to  J.  R.  Collins,  Grand 
Central  Station,  New  York. 

Mrs.  N.  J.  Wright — Farm  House.  t%  miles  ;  transfer  free  ;  accommodate  6  or  8  . 
adults  $7.00,  children  under  twelve  years,  $4.00,  transient  $1.00;  good  fishing; 
Methodist,  Baptist,  Presbyterian,  Episcopal,  and  Catholic  churches  in  vicinity. 
References  on  application. 

Mrs.  H.  P.  Woodworth — Bird  Peak  Mansion.  30  minutes'  drive  from  station; 
accommodate  10  to  15;  adults  $7.00;  good  fishing;  %  of  a  mile  from  the  ma- 
jestic Bird's  Peak  ;  "  fresh  vegetables,  eggs,  milk  and  fruit :  house  is  large 
and  commodious  ;  large  yard  (4  acres),  green  and  shady  ;  hammock,  croquet, 
etc.;  parlor,  sitting-room  and  piano.  Refers  to  J.  R.  Collins,  Grand  Central 
Station. 

Platt  N.  Paine— -To  rent.  New  house;  8  rooms;  closets,  pantry,  bath,  etc.; 
newly  furnished ;  3  minutes  from  station. 


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Hotels,  Boarding  Houses   and  Farm  Houses  taking  Summer 
Boarders  on  the  line  of  the  Hartford  &  Connecticut 
Western  Railroad,  connecting  with  the  Har- 
lem Railroad  at  Millerton,  N.Y, 

Lakeville,  Conn,    6  Miles  from  Millerton,  N.  Y. 

Wm.  Keating — Lakeville  House.  10  rods  from  station  ;  accommodate  25 ;  adults 
$10.00,  children  $5.00;  good  fishing  and  gunning  ;  good  livery  ;  churches  near. 

H.  C.  Winigar — Wononsco  House.  10  rods  from  station  ;  accommodate  50; 
adults  $  10.00  and  $15.00;  boats  and  fishing  ;  good  gunning  ;  churches  near. 

H.  J.  Bissell — Farm  House.  %  mile;  transportation  free;  accommodate  10; 
adults  $10.00  and  $15.00 ;  good  fishing  and  gunning  ;  good  livery  ;  churches. 

Mrs.  C.  B.  Da  kin — Farm  House.  %  mile;  transportation  free;  accommodate  10; 
adults  $io.co;  good  fishing  and  gunning ;  churches  near. 

Orville  G.  Bradley — Farm  House.  1  mile  ;  accommodate  6  or  more;  6  sleeping 
rooms:  adults  $7.00:  good  fishing  and  gunning:  Methodist  and  Catholic 
churches. 

Salisbury,  Conn.    8  Miles  from  Millerton,  N.  Y. 

Cornelius  Flood — Farm  House.  %  mile:  accommodate  12:  6  rooms-,  adults 
$8.00.  children  $3.00 :  good  fishing  in  Twin  Lakes  and  trout  streams;  good 
gunning;  good  livery;  churches.    Refers  to  Geo.  H.  Clark. 

Canaan,  Conn.    15  Miles  from  Millerton,  N.  Y. 

E.  W.  Warner — Warner  House.  150  feet  from  station;  transportation  free; 
accommodate  100;  100  rooms;  adults  $6.00,  children  $3.00;  fishing  in  Twin 
Lakes;  first-class  livery  ;  churches.  Refers  to  Peck  Stowe  &  Wilcox.  27 
Chambers  Street.  New  York. 

Robert  Van  Deusen — Summer  Boarding  House.  %  mile ;  accommodate  15 :  8 
rooms;  adults  $7.00,  children  under  twelve  years  $4.00;  good  fishing  in  Twin 
Lakes:  good  gunning  ;  fine  livery;  house  stands  on  an  elevation;  large  elm 
trees,  large  lawn,  and  plenty  of  shade  ;  pleasant  drives  :  churches.  Refers  to 
Postmaster,  Canaan,  Conn. 

O.  P.  Root — Private  House.  %  mile;  accommodate  10;  adults  $7.00,  children 
$5.00;  good  fishing  in  Twin  Lakes;  churches.    Refers  to  J.  B.  Hardenbergh. 

Jackson  Corners,  N.  Y.    21  Miles  from  Millerton,  N.  Y. 

W.  M.  Decker— Farm  House.  P.  O.  address  Lafayetteville,  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y. 
2%  miles  ,  transfer  by  private  conveyance,  free  ;  accommodate  20;  to  sleeping 
rooms  ;  adults  $5.00,  children  according  to  age,  transient  $r  ;  discount  for  sea- 
son ;  good  fishing  and  gunning ;  milk,  fruit  and  vegetables  from  farm, 


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F.  ).  Miller — Farm  House,  i  mile;  transpoi  tation  free;  accommodate  50;  rates 
on  application;  good  fishing  in  Spring  and  Finger  Lakes;  good  gunning; 
hver>  accommodations;  house  is  situated  in  a  grove  of  maples,  in  a  pictur 
csque  and  hilly  country  ;  always  cool;  no  mosquitoes;  good  roads  and  pleas- 
ant walks :  an  abundance  of  fresh  milk,  poultry  and  vegetables ;  churches. 
Refers  to  Cole  Brothers,  Merchants. 

Norfolk,  Conn.   22  Miles  from  Millerton,  N.  Y. 

W.  S.  Baker — Hotel.  yz  mile  ;  transportation  free  ;  accommodate  100;  68  rooms: 
adults  $10.00  to  $20.00;  discount  for  season  ;  fishing  in  Doolittle  Pond, 
Canaan  Mountain  Pond,  etc.;  boats  50  cents  per  day  ;  good  gunning;  good 
livery  ;  house  stands  on  an  elevation  of  1300  feet ;  beautiful  and  extensive 
views  ;  from  surrounding  heights  can  be  seen  large  tracts  of  land  in  Connect- 
icut, New  York,  Berkshire  County,  Mass.,  and  Vermont ;  free  from  malaria; 
attractive  drives  and  walks  ;  good  spring  water;  pleasant  social  attractions; 
40  acres  of  partly  wooded  and  partly  cleared  land  ;  churches.  Refers  to 
Hon.  Chas.  Hayward,  Bangor,  Me.;  Mr.  Louis  Seymour,  New  York;  Prof. 
C.  S.  Lyman,  Yale  College,  New  Haven,  and  many  others. 

E.  C.  Stevens — Hotel.  80  rods  from  station;  free  conveyance;  accommodate  75; 
49  rooms;  adults  $8.00  to  $12.00,  children  reduction  ;  lake  fishing;  boating! 
good  gunning  in  the  fall ;  livery  ;  churches  near. 

Levi  P.  Phelps — Farm  House.  1  Smiles;  transportation  free  ;  accommodate  16 
to  20 ;  8  large  rooms;  adults  $8.00  to  $12.00;  discount  for  season;  fishing  in 
Doolittle,  Benedict  and  Toby  Ponds  ;  house  stands  on  a  hill ;  breezy  ;  large 
lawn,  with  croquet  ground ;  piazza,  with  fine  views  ;  plenty  of  fruit ;  churches. 
Refers  to  Dr.  W.  W.  Welch,  Hon.  Robbins  Battell,  and  Mr.  Joseph  Eldridge. 

Geo.  R.  Bigelow — Farm  House.  %  mile ;  team  free  of  charge  :  accommodate 
16:  10  rooms;  adults  $7.00  to  $8.00,  children  $4.00  to  $7.00;  discount  for  sea- 
son ;  fishing  in  Bigelow,  Doolittle,  and  other  ponds;  good  gunning:  good 
livery;  house  is  situated  on  high  ground;  abundance  of  shade  -  pleasant 
views:  large  rooms  and  yard;  churches.  Refers  to  Hon.  Robbins  Battell. 
Dr.  W.  W.  Welch,  and  Rev.  J.  DePew. 

C.  W.  Niver — Farm  House.  5  miles ;  transportation  50  cents ;  accommodate  12 
to  18 ;  9  rooms;  adults  $7.00  to  $10.00,  children  on  application;  discount  for 
season ;  good  fishing  in  Wangum  Lake ;  good  gunning ;  the  house  is  on 
Canaan  Mountain,  and  is  the  highest,  coolest,  most  healthful  and  romantic 
spot  among  the  Litchfield  and  Berkshire  Hills;  fine  views  and  plenty  of  shade; 
near  Mount  Bradford,  i960  feet  high,  overlooking  New  England  and  the 
Catskills ;  churches. 

P.  E.  Curtiss — Farm  House.  1  mile;  transportation  free  ;  7  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00 
to  $10.00  :  fishing  in  Toby,  Doolittle  and  Canaan  Lakes  ;  churches. 

Winsted,  Conn.    34  Miles  from  Millerton,  N.  Y. 

C.  B.  Stone — Private  Boarding  House.  3%  miles;  accommodate  70;  adults 
$7.00  and  $10.00,  children  on  application  ;  discount  for  season;  good  fishing  in 


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Long,  Round,  Old  Park,  North  Goshen  and  Berkley  Lakes:  good  gunning; 
pleasant  walks  and  drives;  house  is  neatly  furnished:  pure  spring  water; 
good  table  ;  churches.    References  on  application. 

L.  E,  Gillett — Hotel.  5  minutes'  walk  ;  transportation  free  :  40  rooms  ;  adults 
$7.00  to  $10.00,  children  $3.00  to  $5.00;  discount  for  season  ;  good  fishing  in 
Long  Lake  ;  boating ;  good  gunning  ;  good  livery  ;  house  is  pleasantly  situ- 
ated, facing  City  Park;  two  long,  wide  verandas;  large  halls  and  pleasant 
rooms;  fine  drives  and  walks;  good  table;  churches.  Refers  to  H.  L. 
Roberts.  Secretary  and  Treasurer  Strong  Manufacturing  Co.,  and  H.  A,  Bills, 
Postmaster. 

MOUNT   RIGA,  N.  Y. 

Ninety-five  miles.  3  trains  from  New  York,  2  to  New  York  ; 
on  Sundays  I  train  each  way.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  three  hours 
and  two  minutes.    Regular  fare,  $2.35  ;  excursion,  $3.85. 

Rufus  P.  Smith — Farm  House.  1)4  miles;  transportation  free  ;  accommodate  8  to 
10;  6  rooms;  adults  $7.00,  children  on  application  ;  the  house  stands  on  a  hill- 
side, about  1420  feet  elevation,  and  has  a  commanding  view  of  the  Taghkanick 
and  Catskill  Mountains  ;  trout,  bass  and  pickerel  fishing  in  Mount  Riga,  Bud 
and  Twin  Lakes  ;  good  gunning— woodcock,  partridge,  quail,  red  and  gray 
squirrel  and  rabbit ;  good  livery  ;  Methodist  church  convenient;  cottages  and 
suitable  lodging-places  in  vicinity.  Refers  to  J.  W.  Sudlow,  186  Greenwich 
Street,  and  Mrs.  R.  A.  Greason,  427  West  30th  Street,  New  York, 

BOSTON    CORNERS,  N.  Y. 

Ninety-nine  miles.  3  trains  each  way;  on  Sundays  1  train  each 
way.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  three  hours  and  eleven  minutes. 
Regular  fare,  $2.45  ;  excursion,  $4.00.  Connects  with  New  York  & 
Massachusetts  Railway. 

Seymour  Smith  Institute — P.  O.  address,  Pine  Plains,  N.  Y.  Near  station; 
transportation  10  cents  ;  accommodate  10  to  30 ;  20  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00,  chil- 
dren half  ;  pickerel,  perch  and  trout  fishing  in  Stissing  Lake;  house  furnished 
with  tub-baths ;  several  lakes  in  vicinity ;  fine  views  from  piazza;  churches 
near.  Refers  to  Rev.  H.  N.  Cobb,  26  New  Street,  New  York,  and  Rev.  J.  B. 
Drury,  Editor  Christian  Intelligencer . 

Charles  J.  Smith — Farm  House.  %  mile  ;  transportation  free  ;  accommodate  10 
to  12 ;  6  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00 ;  discount  for  season  ;  best  trout  fishing  in  Co- 
lumbia County  ;  bass  and  pickerel  fishing  in  Copake  Lake  and  Rudd  Pond  : 
house  stands  on  high  ground ;  splendid  views ;  shady  and  pleasant  walks ; 
plenty  of  fruit,  vegetables,  eggs  and  milk ;  Methodist  church.  References  on 
application. 
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COPAKE,  N.  Y. 
Mount  Washington,  Mass. 

One  hundred  and  four  miles.  3  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays 
1  train  each  way.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  three  hours  and 
twenty-one  minutes.    Regular  fare,  $2.58  ;  excursion,  $4.20. 

O.  C.  Whitbeck — Summit  Farm.  P.  O.  address.  Mount  Washington,  Berkshire 
County,  Mass.  3  miles  from  Copake  Iron  Works:  transportation,  $1.00; 
accommodate  35;  18  rooms;  adults  $8.00  to  £12.00,  children  half;  discount  for 
season  ;  clean  grove,  pavilion,  with  boat-swing  near  the  house  ;  Sunset  Rock, 
commanding  a  view  of  the  Hudson  River  valley  and  Catskills,  and  Mount 
Ethel,  are  but  a  few  minutes'  walk ;  Mount  Everett,  2624  feet  high,  command- 
ing a  view  of  the  Hudson,  also  of  the  Housatonic  ;  good  fishing  and  gun- 
ning; livery;  Congregational  church.  3  miles  ;  suitable  cottages  convenient. 
Refers  to  A.  S.  Fnssell,  President  Fifth  Avenue  Bank,  New  York. 

Ira  L.  Patterson — Farm  House.  P.  O.  address,  Mount  Washington,  Berkshire 
County,  Mass.  6  miles  from  Copake  Iron  Works;  transportation  $1.00; 
accommodate  25  ;  16  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  and  $8.00,  children  $4.00  ;  discount 
for  season  ;  Congregational  church  near  :  Ashley  Brook  and  Plantain  Pond 
supply  good  fishing;  gunning  for  partridge,  woodcock  and  squirrel;  good 
livery  accommodations.  Refers  to  Homer  Fisher,  96  Duane  Street  ;  F.  H. 
Cowdrey,  31  Pine  Street,  New  York;  J.  N.  Peet,  241  Harrison  Street,  Brook- 
lyn ;  Dr.  Bailey,  Haddington,  Pa.,  and  Henry  Jones,  South  Norwalk,  Conn. 

Frank  S.  Weaver — Hotel  Alandar.  P.  O.  address,  Copake  Iron  Works,  Colum- 
bia County,  N.  Y.  5  miles  from  Copake  station;  transportation  by  carriage  : 
accommodate  50;  adults  $8.00  to  $12.00 ,  children  $5.00  and  upward,  transient 
S2.00 :  discount  for  season:  beautiful  scenery;  numerous  woodland  walks; 
trout  fishing  in  mountain  streams,  also  good  lake  fishing;  woodcock,  part- 
ridge, rabbit,  etc.,  in  season  ;  Congregational  church  near  by,  Methodist, 
Episcopal,  and  Catholic  churches  within  driving  distance  ;  house  is  situated  on 
an  elevation  of  2000  feet ;  large,  airy  rooms  and  spacious  parlors ;  broad 
piazzas,  extensive  lawns,  piano,  lawn  tennis,  croquet,  archery,  etc.;  con- 
venient to  all  places  of  interest  in  the  town,  and  within  a  few  miles  of  Great 
Barrington,  Stockbridge,  Sheffield,  Twin  Lakes  and  Lakeville ;  horses  and 
carriages.  Refers  to  Dr.  J.  T.  Metcalfe,  63  West  35th  Street,  and  J.  DeWilde, 
11  Burling  Slip,  New  York. 

Linus  Melius —  Ashley  Hill  Cottage.  P.  O.  address,  Copake  Iron  Works,  Co- 
lumbia County,  N.  Y.  5  miles  from  Copake  station  ;  transportation  $1.00,  50 
cents  for  season  guests;  accommodate  20;  n  rooms;  adults  $7.00  to  $10.00  : 
children  half,  transient  $1.50;  discount  for  season;  trout  fishing  in  Ashley 
Brook,  good  fishing  in  Plantain  and  North  Ponds;  gunning  in  season  ;  2  miles 
from  Congregational  church;  plenty  of  fresh  milk,  cream,  butter,  eggs  and 
poultry  ;  fruit  in  season  ;  good  livery.  Refers  to  E.  A.  Whitefield  and  H.  K, 
Green,  at  Tiffany's,  New  York;  Rev.  S.  W.  Powell,  Otis  Centre,  Berkshire 
County,  Mass.,  and  P.  C.  Garrett,  Logan  Station,  Philadelphia,  Pa, 


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Wm.  H.  Weaver — Boarding  House.  6  miles ;  transportation  by  carriage,  $1.00; 
accommodate  25  ;  20  rooms  ;  adults  §8.00  to  §10.00 ;  rates  for  season  reduced  ■ 
large,  well-shaded  house:  farm  adjoining;  good  table,  '  Berkshire"1  drives 
are  wonderfully  beautiful;  good  piano;  lawn  tennis;  fishing  and  gunning 
good  ;  Congregational  church  convenient.  Refers  to  G.  Tuckerman,  50  West 
45th  Street,  New  York,  and  Rev.  P.  Williams,  Mansion  House,  Troy,  X.  Y. 

HILLSDALE,   N.  Y. 

One  hundred  and  eight  miles.  3  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays 
1  train  each  way.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  three  hours  and  twenty- 
nine  minutes.    Regular  fare,  $2.68  ;  excursion,  $4.40. 

Capt.  J.  Reid — Mount  Washington  Hotel.  3  minutes'  walk;  accommodate  50; 
33  rooms ;  adults  $10. 00,  children  $7.00,  transient  $2. 00  ;  first-class  in  every 
respect ;  newly  furnished  with  spring  beds  and  mattresses;  heated  with  hot 
air;  lighted  by  gas  ;  hot  and  cold  water;  bass,  pickerel  and  trout  fishing  in 
Copake  Lake,  Prospect  Lake,  etc.;  good  gunning — quail,  partridge,  woodcock 
and  squirrel;  first-class  livery  ;  Methodist  and  Presbyterian  churches;  cot- 
tages and  lodging-places  in  vicinity.    Send  for  circular. 

Mrs  M.  J.  Sweet — Farm  House.  4  miles.*  transportation  free;  accommo- 
date 10;  s  rooms:  terms  on  application;  discount  for  season,  good  huntirg 
and  fishing  :  Methodist  and  Baptist  churches  2  minutes'  walk.  Refers  to  Mrs 
William  Feiris,  155  South  Fifth  Street,  and  Mrs.  A.  Cummins,  235  Steuben 
Street.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

W.  B  Peck — Mount  Everett  House,  South  Egremont  Mass  6  miles  from  Hills- 
dale :  accommodate  60;  35  rooms  ;  adults  S10.00,  children  §7.00:  transient  S2.00; 
tiansportation  $1.00  ;  is  located  in  the  Berkshire  Hills ;  free  from  malaria;  per- 
fectly healthy  ;  good  fishing  and  gunning  ;  livery  first-class  ;  good  stabling 
foi  private  horses;  Congregational  church;  cottages  and  lodging-places  in 
vicinity.  Refers  to  S.  B.  Goodale,  8  West  23d  Street  and  R  Carter  &  Bros  . 
5?c  Broadway  New  York. 

Geo.  M.  Mitchell — Farm  House.  2  miles;  no  charge  for  transportation  :  accom 
modate  12;  adults  $7.00;  located  on  high  ground ;  well  shaded,  in  midst  of  most 
charming  scenery;  Copake  and  Prospect  Lakes  furnish  good  fishing:  livery 
good  ;  Presbyterian  and  Methodist  churches.  Refers  to  A.  J.  Ormsbee,  183 
Joralemon  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  and  W.  H.  C.  Higgins,  7  Grand  Street, 
New  York. 

Mrs.  M.  H.  Winchell — Summit  House.  2%  miles;  accommodate"  8  to  10;  10 
rooms  '■>  adults  $7.00,  children  ten  years  and  under,  half  ;  discount  for  season  : 
good  pickerel,  bass  and  trout  fishing  in  Prospect  Lake,  %  mile  distant ;  boats 
5c  cents  per  day;  woodcock  and  partridge  gunning:  good  livery;  house  stands 
on  the  highest  point  of  a  mountain  range,  giving:  extensive  views  of  surround- 
ing country,  five  States  being  seen  from  this  elevation  ;  cool  and  airy  spot  : 
home  comforts;  churches.  Refers  to  Capt.  J.  Reid,  Mount  Washington 
House,  Hillsdale,  N.  Y. 


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S.  B.  Dewey — Private  House,  North  Egremont,  Berkshire  County,  Mass.  5 
miles;  reasonable  charge  for  transportation  ;  accommodate  15;  fishing,  gun 
ning  and  boating;  good  livery  accommodations;  lovely  walks  and  drives. 
References  and  terms  on  application. 

Charles  Crow — Private  House.  About  60  rods  from  station,  adjoining  Mount 
Washington  Hotel  ;  accommodate  8  ;  adults  $5.00  to  $7.00  ;  discount  for  sea- 
son ;  good  fishing  in  Copake  and  Prospect  Lakes — trout,  bass  and  pickerel; 
quail,  partridge,  meadow  larks,  etc.,  in  season  ;  good  livery ;  house  near 
Presbyterian  and  Methodist  churches. 

Mrs.  P.  O.  Morehouse— Farm  Boarding  House.  6  miles;  transportation  free; 
accommodate  about  25  ;  16  rooms  ;  adults$7.oo  to $8.00,  children  $4.00  to  $6.00  ; 
good  trout  streams  in  vicinity  ;  perch,  pickerel  and  bass  fishing  in  Prospect 
and  Copake  Lakes;  woodcock,  partridge,  squirrel,  etc.,  in  season;  good 
livery  accommodations;  Methodist  and  Baptist  churches  within  15  minutes' 
drive.  Refers  to  E.  T.  Cockey,  25  West  23d  Street,  New  York,  and  S. 
White,  Mechanics  Bank,  Brooklyn. 

William  Fullgraf — Farm  House.  %  mile;  transportation  free  ;  accommodate 
10  or  12 ;  6  rooms :  adults  $7.00 ;  discount  for  season ;  good  fishing  and 
gunning:  livery  excellent;  house  stands  on  high  ground,  well  shaded  by 
laige  oaks,  and  a  grove  at  back  of  house;  would  rent  house  furnished  for 
two  or  three  months;  churches  ij^  miles  distant.  Refers  to  Mrs.  S.  W. 
Geery,  64  Roseville  Avenue.  Newark.  N.  J. 

CRARYVILLE,  N.  Y. 

One  hundred  and  eleven  miles.  3  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays 
I  train  each  way.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  three  hours  and 
thirty-five  minutes.    Regular  fare.  $2.73  ;  excursion,  $4.50. 

Chas.  W.  Lyon — Copake  Island  House.  1%  miles;  transportation  25  cents  each 
way;  accommodate  12  to  14;  11  rooms:  adults  $10.00,  children  hall;  good 
fishing  for  trout ;  bass  and  pickerel  fishing  in  Copake  Lake;  boats  so  cents; 
peninsula  running  into  lake  ;  24  acres  of  land,  half  grove  ;  splendid  place  for 
picnic  parties  and  camping  ;  no  mosquitoes  ;  bath-houses;  churches  within  t 
mile    Refers  to  Wm.  Bostwick,  Hudson  River  National  Bank,  Hudson,  N.  Y, 

Allen  Stoppleben  —  Cottage.  mile:  accommodate  10;  6  sleeping  rooms; 
adults  $5.50  children  $3.00  ;  beautiful  mountain  views  ;  excellent  trout  and 
bass  fishing  ;  within  a  few  minutes'  walk  of  Methodist  and  Baptist  churches. 
Refers  to  Wm.  Fick  &  Co.,  Craryville,  N.  Y. 

1  E.  Davidson — Private  Family  Boarding  House.  2  minutes1  walk  from  station; 
accommodate  7  ;  4  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00  to  $10.00,  children  $4.00  to 
$6.00,  transient  $2.00  :  discount  for  season  ;  good  fishing  :  fair  livery  ;  Metho 
dist  and  Baptist  churches  within  10  minutes"  walk.  Refers  to  Carl  Gier,  1316 
First  Avenue,  New  York. 


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MARTINDALE,  N.  Y. 
One  hundred  and  fifteen  miles.    3  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays 
1  train  each  way.     Time  by  fast  express  train,  three  hours  and 
forty-three  minutes.    Regular  fare,  $2.83;  excursion,  $4. 50. 

Mrs  Ambrose  Martin — Farm  Honse.  \%  miles:  transportation  50  cents  each 
way ;  accommodate  14 ;  adults  $6.00  and  $7,00,  children  reduced  rates ;  dis- 
count for  season  ;  plenty  of  fishing  and  gunning;  livery  good;  house  is  sit- 
uated on  high  ground,  commanding  extensive  view  of  surrounding  country, 
reaching  to  Catskill  Mountains  on  one  hand  and  to  Berkshire  Hills  on  the 
other  :  a  pleasant  pine  grove  on  the  farm  ;  Episcopal,  Methodist,  and  Baptist 
churches.    Refers  to  Mr.  C.  Sullivan,  128  West  123d  Street,  New  York. 

PHILMONT,   N.  Y. 
One  hundred  and  eighteen  miles.    3  trains  each  way  ;  on  Sundays 

1  train  each  way.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  three  hours  and 
fifty-one  minutes.    Regular  fare,  $2.90;  excursion,  $4.50. 

GHENT,  N.  Y. 

One  hundred  and  twenty-four  miles.    3  trains  from  New  York, 

2  to  New  York  ;  on  Sundays  1  train  each  way.  Time  by  fast  express 
train,  four  hours  and  four  minutes.  Regular  fare,  $2.96  ;  excursion, 
$4.50. 

Mrs.  A.  M.  Angell — Willow  Glen  House.  y2  mile  ;  transfer  by  carriage  without 
extra  charge;  accommodate  15  to  20  ;  8  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $6.00  to  $8.00, 
children  $3.00  to  $5.00,  transient  $1.00  ;  discount  for  season  ;  large,  cool  house, 
pleasantly  located  ;  delightful  walks  and  drives  ;  plenty  of  fresh  eggs,  vege- 
tables and  milk  ;  fruit  in  season  ;  good  fishing  and  gunning;  churches  near. 
*  Refers  to  George  G.  Berry,  294  Broadway,  and  D.  Hudson,  19  West  39th 

Street,  New  York. 

Wesley  B.  Wagar — Farm  Hosse.  2  miles;  transfer  free;  accommodate  8;  adults 
$5.00,  children  half,  transient  $1.00;  discount  for  season;  no  better  place  in 
Columbia  County  for  invalids  seeking  rest  and  quiet ;  good  beds  ;  excellent 
table;  plenty  of  fruit;  fishing  and  gunning;  good  livery  at  reasonable  rates. 
References  on  application. 

S.  J.  Beeker — Private  Residence.  %  mile  ;  transfer  free  ;  accommodate  15  ;  8 
sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00,  children  half,  transient  $1.50;  discount  for  sea- 
son ;  house  very  pleasantly  located  ;  excellent  table;  Methodist,  Lutheran, 
and  Reformed  churches  in  vicinity.    Refers  to  F.  Whitman,  Station  Agent. 

J.  H.  Gaylord — Private  Residence.  ^  mile  ;  transfer  free  ;  accommodate  20  ;  6 
sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $7.00,  children  half ,  transient  $1.25  ;  discount  for  sea- 
son ;  excellent  livery  ;  house  very  pleasantly  located  ;  churches  near.  Refers 
to  F.  Whitman,  Station  Agent. 


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CHATHAM,  N.  Y. 
One  hundred  and  twenty-seven  miles.  3  trains  each  way  ;  on 
Sundays  1  train  each  way.  Time  by  fast  express  train,  four  hours  and 
ten  minutes.  Regular  fare,  $3.00;  excursion,  $4. 50.  Connects  with 
Boston  &  Albany  Railroad  for  Pittsfield,  North  Adams,  etc.,  and 
with  Lebanon  Springs  Railroad  for  Lebanon  Springs,  etc. 

Hoffman  House — Hotel.  2  minutes'  walk  :  accommodate  50  ;  25  rooms;  adults 
$5.00  and  upward,  special  rates  for  children,  transient  $2.00;  discount  for 
season  :  splendid  shade  and  lawn  :  fine  drives;  good  livery  ;  good  trout,  bass 
and  pickerel  fishing:  boats  hired  at  lake;  good  gunning:  churches  of  all 
denominations  convenient.    Refers  to  Judge  H.  W.  McClellan. 

Chatham  House — Hotel.  Opposite  station  ;  accommodate  too  ;  50  rooms;  adults 
$7.00,  children  half,  transient  $2.00:  discount  for  the  summer;  new  house, 
broad  piazzas  and  verandas:  entire  house  renovated  and  re-furnished  this 
spring;  bath-rooms  supplied  with  hot  and  cold  water  ;  conveniently  situated 
for  all  places  of  interest :  very  pretty  drives  ;  excellent  livery  ;  fishing  in 
Queechy  and  Kinderhook  Lakes  and  Old  Pond — bass,  pickerel,  trout,  perch  : 
all  churches  near  by.    Refers  to  R.  H.  Bartlett.  Chatham,  N.  Y. 

Mrs.  Sylvester  Garner  —  Farm  House.  3%  miles;  accommodate  8  or  10  ;  5 
rooms;  adults  $6.00,  children  under  ten  years  $4.00,  transient  $1.00;  free  con- 
veyance from  station  ;  situated  on  elevated  ground  ;  shady ;  good  drainage  ; 
pure  spring  water ;  plenty  of  milk  and  vegetables ;  good  fishing  in  Lakes 
Queechy  and  Kinderhook,  6  and  8  miles  distant;  gunning — rabbits,  squirrel, 
etc.;  churches  of  all  denominations,  3K  miles.  Refers  to  Dr.  B.  F.  Vosburgh, 
257  West  irth  Street,  New  York,  and  Mrs.  Jerry  Garner,  67  Columbia  Heights, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

J.  W.  Smith — Private  Mansion.  %  mile  ;  transportation  free  :  accommodate  10; 
10  rooms;  adults  $6.00,  children  $4.00;  large  pond,  covering  50  acres,  filled 
with  pickerel,  bass  and  perch  on  the  place — boats  free;  gunning  good;  can 
accommodate  a  number  of  horses ;  abundance  of  fruit ;  churches  near  by. 
Refers  to  County  Judge  McClellan. 

W.  L.  Rowe  — "  Brookside "  Farm.  P.  O.  address,  East  Chatham,  Columbia 
County,  N.  Y.  K  mile;  accommodate  12;  7  rooms;  terms  on  application; 
high,  shady  grounds,  free  from  malaria  and  mosquitoes;  pleasant  drives; 
churches.  Refers  to  H.  E.  Hicks,  213  West  23d  Street,  and  J.  S.  Chase,  159 
East  70th  Street,  New  York. 

C.  P.  Woodworth— Farm  House.  P.  O.  address.  Flat  Brook,  Columbia  County. 
N.  Y.  9  miles  from  Chatham,  on  B.  &  A.  R.  R.;  transportation  free  ;  accom- 
modate 12  ;  6  rooms  ;  terms  on  application  ;  discount  for  season  ;  good  fishing 
in  Queechy  Lake,  Richmond  and  Stockbridge  Ponds;  good  gunning;  good 
livery  ;  rooms  are  large  and  airy  ;  large  piazza  ;  house  is  situated  at  base  of 
Berkshire  Hills  ;  fine  drives  and  beautiful  scenery  ;  churches  near.  Refers  to 
LeRoy  Brown,  or  Dr.  M.  L.  Bates. 


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Daniel  O.  Lawrence — Farm  House.  2  miles;  transportation  free;  accommo- 
date 10 ;  5  rooms :  adults  $7.00,  children  under  ten  years  $4.00 ;  good  gunning; 
house  pleasantly  situated ;  finest  drives  in  the  county  ;  plenty  of  shade  ;  fine 
scenery  ;  4  miles  from  Kinderhook  Lake,  a  great  resort  for  pleasure-seekers  ; 
churches  2  miles  distant.  Refers  to  Dr.  F.  C.  Maxon,  or  A.  J.  Fellows,  Drug- 
gist, Chatham,  N.  Y. 

Wm,  H.  Howard — Farm  House.  2  miles;  transportation  free;  accommo- 
date 16  to  20 ;  10  rooms  ;  adults  $5.00  to  $7.00,  children  $3.00 ;  good  fish  - 
ing in  White  Mills  Pond  and  Kinderhook  Lake ;  plenty  of  shade ;  good 
water,  milk,  butter,  eggs,  chickens,  turkeys,  etc.,  etc.;  churches.  Refers  to 
Dr.  Barnes,  Chatham,  N.  Y. 

M.  A.  Harding — Stanwix  Hall.  5  minutes'  walk;  accommodate  50;  50  rooms; 
adults  $5.00  to  $10.00,  transient  $2.00  ;  discount  for  season  ;  excellent  fishing 
in  Kinderhook  and  Queechy  Lakes ;  superior  livery ;  churches  in  vicinity. 
Refers  to  State  Bank. 

Dr.  E.  W.  Howes — New  York  Electropathic  Institution.  y2  mile ;  stage  25  cents  ; 
accommodate  15  to  25 ;  15  sleeping  rooms  ;  terms  per  week,  including  board 
and  treatment,  $10.00  to  $15.00;  good  fishing  and  shooting;  the  Sanitarium  is 
open  throughout  the  year ;  invalids  and  convalescents  can  here  secure  all 
comforts  and  the  most  approved  method  of  treatment,  under  the  immediate 
supervision  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dr.  Howes,  and  also  have  the  benefit  of  pure  coun- 
try air  and  fresh  fruit,  poultry,  vegetables,  etc.,  in  season  ;  churches  of  various 
denominations  within  easy  distance.  Refers  to  Hon.  Samuel  Moffatt,  Chat- 
ham, N.  Y. 

P.  M.  Gaul — Peony  Hill  House.  P.  O  address,  Spencertown,  Columbia  County, 
N.  Y.  4  miles  from  Chatham  station;  transfer  by  private  carriage  without 
extra  charge  ;  accommodate  15  ;  7  sleeping  rooms  ;  adults  $5.00  to  $7.00,  chil- 
dren $3.00  to  $5  00,  transient  $1.00;  discount  for  season;  fishing;  excellent 
Jivery  accommodations  ;  a  quiet  and  pleasant  summer  home;  beautiful  walks 
and  drives;  within  y2  mile  of  Methodist  and  Presbyterian  churches.  Refers 
to  Rev.  A.  M.  Shaw. 

I.  W.  Thayer — Farm  House.  2^  miles;  transfer  to  and  from  station  free;  accom- 
modate 15;  10  sleeping  rooms;  adults  $6.00,  children  under  ten  years  $4.00, 
transient  $1.00  ;  discount  for  season  ;  good  fishing  and  gunning  ;  high  ground  : 
no  mosquitoes;  2%  miles  from  Methodist,  Lutheran,  Reformed,  and  Catholic 
churches. 

Charles  Chace — Farm  House.  P  O.  address,  Spencertown,  Columbia  County, 
N.  Y.  5  miles  from  Chatham  station  ;  transfer  by  rbus  free  ;  accommodate  6; 
3  large,  square  sleeping  rooms  ;  terms  $1.00  per  day;  fine  fishing;  plenty  of 
game;  Methodist  and  Presbyterian  churches  within  1  mile.  Refers  to  Rev. 
E.  H.  Royes,  Chatham,  N.  Y. 

M.  T.  Palmer — Farm  House.  1  mile;  transfer  by  carriage  free;  accommodate 
10;  s  sleeping  rooms ;  adults  $6.00  and  $7.00;  children  half,  transient  $1.25; 
discount  for  season  ;  good  fishing:  excellent  livery;  churches  near.  Refers 
to  Rev.  T.  S,  Brown,  and  Elisha  Ciark,  Chatham,  N,  Y, 


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HotEls,  Boarding  Houses  and  Farm  Houses  taking  Summer 
BoardErs  on  th.E  line  of  thE  LEbanon  Springs  R.R,, 
cnnnEcting  "with  the  HarlEm  R,R,, 
at  Chatham,  IT,  Y, 

Stephentown,  N.  Y.    24  Miles  from  Chatham. 

M.  A.  Davids — Hotel.    Near  station  ;  accommodate  10  ;  terms  reasonable. 

Mrs.  A.  M.  Rose — Private  House.    Near  station  ;  accommodate  5  ;  terms  $5.00. 

Mrs.  E.  A.  Cranston  —  Private  House.  1  mile;  accommodate  15;  terms  on 
application. 

Stephentown  Centre,  N.  Y.    26  Miles  from  Chatham. 

E.  B.  Chase — Private  House.  2  miles  ;  accommodate  6  ;  terms  $5.00. 
W.  T.  Chase — Private  House.    2  miles;  accommodate  3  ;  terms  $5.00. 

South  Berlin,  N.  Y.    29  Miles  from  Chatham. 

G.  E.  Bentley — Hotel.    )&  mile  :  accommodate  12  ;  terms  $5.00. 

H.  H.  Jones — Private  House.    %  mile  ;  accommodate  4  ;  terms  $4.00. 

Berlin,  N.  Y.   34  Miles  from  Chatham. 

W.  E.  Green — Farm  House.    %  mile  ;  accommodate  12  ;  terms  on  application. 
L.  H.  Green — Farm  House.    1  mile  ;  accommodates;  terms  on  application. 

New  Lebanon,  N.  Y.    17  Miles  from  Chatham. 

Edward  C.  Clark — Boarding  House.  1  mile;  transfer  free;  accommodate  18 
to  20 ;  10  sleeping  rooms ;  adults  $7.00  and  $8.00;  special  rates  for  families. 
Refers  to  Mr.  Pardu  Carpenter. 

Lebanon  Springs,  N.  Y.    19  Miles  from  Chatham. 

J.  V.  Jordan — Columbia  Hall.  %  mile;  hotel 'buses  meet  trains,  fare  25  cents; 
accommodate  450  ;  300  sleeping  rooms  ;  terms  $15.00  to  $25.00,  transient  $3.00 
to  #4.00.  reduction  for  children  and  servants ;  discount  for  season.  Address 
J.  V.  Jordan,  Proprietor,  Hotel  Hamilton,  Fifth  Avenue  and  42d  Street,  New 
York. 

C.  J.  Richmond — Boarding  House.  %  mile;  accommodate  15;  terms  $8.00  to 
$12.00. 

B-  W.  Carpenter — Boarding  House.  %  mile;  accommodate  5;  terms  $6.00  to 
$8.00. 

Mrs.  Fannie  Smith — Boarding  House.  Near  station;  accommodate  10;  terms 
$6.00  to  $IO.OO. 

Petersburg,  N.  Y.   39  Miles  from  Chatham. 

Mrs.  Prosser — Private  House.    J£  mile;  accommodate  4 ;  terms  $5.00. 
Jay  Dennison — Farm  House.    y2  mile;  accommodate  8;  terms  $5.00. 


A   NEW  DEPARTURE. 


OVER  THE 

-  HARLEM  RAILROAD 

IX  CONNECTION*  WITH  THE 

BOSTON    &    ALBANY  RAILROAD, 

DAILY,    SUNDAYS  EXCEPTED 


NORTH-BOUND. 

Leaves  Grand.  Central  Station  -----  at  3.4-0  p.m. 
Arrives   Pittsfield,   Mass.       •      -      -      -      ••      -         at  8.  lO  -  p.m. 

SOUTH-BOUND. 

Leaves  Pittsfield  (via  B.  &  A.  R.R.)  ...  at  4.00  p.m. 
Arrives  Grand   Central  Station      -  at  8.55  p.m. 

And  runs  through  a  Solid  Train — Engine,  Baggage  Car,  Coaches  and  Drawing- 
room  Cars — between  New  York  and  Pittsfield,  Mass.,  avoiding  transfer  of  pas- 
sengers or  baggage  at  Chatham. 

Elegant  Drawing-Room  Cars. 

New  and  Handsome  Coaches. 

J^P^  The  Fast  Pittsfield  Special  makes  direct  connections  to  and  from  North 
Adams  and  intermediate  points,  and  will  prove  a  great  convenience,  during  the 
ensuing  season,  to  travelers  to  and  from  the  Berkshire  Hills. 


^  ADDITIONAL  EXPRESS  TRAINS 

NORTH-BOUND. 

Leave  GRAND  CENTRAL  STATION,  via  the  Harlem  Railroad,  at  6.20  a.m.,  arriving 
Pittsfield  at  11.40  a.m.,  and  leave  Grand  Central  Station  at  10  35  a.m.  (with 
Drawing-Room  Car  New  York  to  Chatham),  arriving  Pittsfield  at  4.32  p.m. 

SOUTH-BOUND. 

Leave  Pittsfield  at  7.25  a.m.  (with  Drawing-Room  Car  Chatham  to  New  York),  arriv- 
ing New  York  at  1 2.20  p.m.,  and  leave  Pittsfield  at  11.11  a.m.,  arriving  New  York  at 
5.20  p.m, 

6 


HEALTH  AND  PLEASURE  RESORTS 


ACCESSIBLE   BY  THE 

Harlem  Railroad. 

 -M-  

r-^  PECIA1,  FAST  TRAINS  will  be  run  during  the  season  of  1889 
over  the  Harlem  Railroad  between  New  York  and  Pawling,  and  between 
p-*  New  York  and  Chatham,  stopping  only  at  principal  stations.  These  trains 
will  be  equipped  with  elegant  Drawing-room  Cars,  and  with  new  and  handsome 
coaches,  furnished  with  all  needed  appliances  to  secure  comfort  and  safety. 

The  Fast  Pawling  and  Fittsfield  Express,  leaving  the 
Grand  Central  Station  at  3.40  p.m.,  and  the  Fast  JPawling'  and  New 
York  Express,  leaving  Pawling  at  7.20  a.m.,  will  be  run  from  June  1st 
to  October  1st. 

The  Chatham  Mail  leaves  the  Grand  Central  Station  daily,  Sundays 
excepted,  at  6.20  a.m.,  and  arrives  at  Chatham  at  10.43  a.m.,  making  all  local  stops 
north  of  White  Plains,  and  ensuring  delivery  of  mail  from  the  south  at  an  unusu- 
ally early  hour  in  the  morning. 

Fast  trains  will  be  run  between  New  York  and  Lake  Mahopac,  Pawling  and 
Chatham,  in  both  directions. 

The  roadway  and  passenger  equipment  of  the  Harlem  Railroad  have  been 
very  greatly  improved,  and  during  the  coming  season  will  ba  in  a  condition  to 
meet  all  the  requirements  of  summer  travel.  Forty-rive  new  and  handsome  pas- 
senger coaches,  with  all  the  latest  appliances  for  safety  and  comfort,  have  lately 
been  added  to  the  equipment  for  service  on  local  trains. 

See  List  of  Hotels  and  Boarding  Houses  given  herein,  in  which  is 
shown  the  Regular.  Excursion  and  Commutation  Fares,  and  the  Number 
and  Time  of  Trains. 

Copies  of  this  Hand-book,  Tickets,  Time-Tables,  and  all  further  information, 

can  be  obtained  at  either  of  the  following  Offices  of  the  Company  in  New  York 
and  vicinity  : 

Grand  Central  Station,  413,  785,  and  942  Broadway ;  3  Park 
Place;  1  Battery  Place;  68  West  125th  Street;  Harlem 
(125th  Street)  Station;  Mott  Haven  (138th  Street)  Station; 
333  Washington  Street,  726  Fulton  Street  and  398  Bedford 
Avenue,  Brooklyn. 


Select  a  Suburban  Home 


ALONG  THE  OLD  ESTABLISHED 

NEW  YORK  CENTRAL  &  HUDSON 
RIVER  RAILROAD. 

ON  THE  HILLS,  OVERLOOKING-  THE  WD  RLE - 

FJUVEEE  HUE  SDN, 

1.  — Because  the  country  possesses  a  natural  drainage  and  is  free  from  malaria. 

2.  — Because  the  air  is  untainted  and  full  of  vital  ozone. 

3.  — Because  the  water  is  good  in  quality  and  abundant  in  quantity. 

4.  — Because  the  surroundings  are  agreeable,  the  schools  and  churches  excellent, 

the  drives  magnificent,  and  the  views  unsurpassed. 

5.  — Because  you  want  your  children  to  grow  up  as  free  as  possible  from  contact 

with  the  evils  of  city  street  life,  and  with  that  robust  mental  and  physical 
development  that  is  best  secured  by  country  or  village  life,  with  its 
healthful  atmosphere,  bracing  air  and  invigorating  sports. 

6.  — Because  when  you  visit  the  city  you  want  to  arrive  at  and  depart  from  the 

Grand  Central  Station,  in  the  heart  of  Xew  York,  and  convenient  to  its 
Residences,  Hotels,  Theatres,  Parks,  Museums,  etc. 


ANY  SCHEME  OF  RAPID  TRANSIT  FOR  NEW  YORK  CITY  MUST  NECES- 
SARILY BRING  THE  BEAUTIFUL  HILLS  ALONG  THE  HUDSON 
INTO  CLOSER  COMMUNICATION  WITH  DOWN-TOWN, 
AND  EVERY  PART  OF  THE  CITY. 

THE  LOWEST  COMMUTATION  FARES. 

THE  BEST  SUBURBAN  TRAIN  SERVICE. 

New  Wagner  Drawing-room  and  Sleeping  Cars,  and  faster  trains, 
together  with  the  easy  grades  and  natural  advantages,  have  combined  to  secure 
for  the  New  York  Central  &  Hudson  River  Railroad  the  foremost  place  among 
the  transportation  lines  of  America. 

THE  DIRECT  AND  QUICK  ROUTE  TO  THE  WEST. 

The  Route  of  the  Famous  Vestibuled  New  York,  Chicago  and  St.  Louis  Limited. 
The  Popular  Niagara  Falls  Route  to  the  West. 


E.  J.  RICHARDS,  GEO.  H.  DANIELS, 

Ass't  Gen'l  Pass'r  Agent.  Gen'l  Pass'r  Agent. 


THE  GREAT  FOUR-TRACK  ROUTE  THROUGH  THE  ENP-IRE  STATE 


Vbje  .Ax-me   of  Lmxur-y  arjd   Cornfort  in  traveling  Fa* 


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jTcilities  t)a-s  been  attained  by  the  Introduction 


New  York  Central  & 


Hudson  River  R.  R. 


WITH  SPLENDIDLY  APPOINTED 


Drawing-room  and  Sleeping  Cars 

 1   THROUGH  TO  

BUFFALO,   NIACARA  FALLS, 

CLEVELAND,  DETROIT, 

CHICACO,  CINCINNATI, 

AND   ST.  LOUIS, 

WITH  DIRECT  CONNECTIONS  EOR 

All  Points  North,  West,  Southwest  and  Northwest. 


*B987  AME  R'CAN   BANK    NOT£  CO     N  Y. 


LUXURY  IN   TRAVEL.  THE  FAMOUS  VESTIBULE 

NEW   YORK,   CHICAGO   &   ST.  LOUIS  LIMITED, 

 BY  THE  C;REAT  FOUR-TRACK  

New  York  Central  i  Hudson  River  Railroad, 


In  the  Buffet,  Smoking  and  Library  Car  on  the  New  York  Central. 


IS  UNEQUALED  FOR  FAST  TIME,   PUNCTUAL  SERVICE 
AND  LUXURIOUS  ACCOMMODATIONS 

In  selecting  a  route  to  the  West,  reflect  that  the  Grand  Central  Station, 
at  42d  Street,  or  the  138th  Street  Station,  at  which  Western  Express  Trains 
(excepting  the  Limited)  now  stop,  are  practically  at  your  door,  and  take  the 
New  York  Central  &  Hudson  River  Railroad. 


